Moose Jaw RCMP responding to semi collisions on Highway 1

RCMP officers from Moose Jaw and Morse are currently on the scene of multiple crashed semis on Highway 1.

RCMP officers from Moose Jaw and Morse are currently on the scene of multiple crashed semis on Highway 1.

According to the Highway Hotline, the closure was reported at 6:54 a.m. Thursday and affects a 10 kilometre long stretch of Highway 1 near the village of Mortlach, Sask.

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area for the time being and use caution when travelling today due to icy and slippery conditions.

According to police, the collisions occurred in the eastbound lanes – which led to all lanes being closed by police.

Mortlach is located 113 kilometres west of Regina.