UPDATE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 9:15 PM
Highway #7 re-opened at approximately 9:15 PM on Tuesday night, after police responded to a gasoline spill at a business along the highway in Rosetown.
Nothing further was included in the most recent report.
UPDATE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 2:56 PM
Highway 7 has been reduced to a single lane, this will be in effect for the rest of the afternoon.
Traffic is moving but slow due to being reduced to one lane. Detours are still in place to get around the accident.
Clean up of the accident is expected to be finished by this evening.
ORIGINAL: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 8:20 AM
A detour might be in the works for drivers around Rosetown on Tuesday morning.
The Rosetown RCMP is alerting the public that Highway 7 just west of Rosetown is currently closed following a fuel spill. The road is closed at the junction of Highway 7 one kilometre west of Rosetown.
Looking at the Highway Hotline, they are describing a motor vehicle collision in Rosetown where both lanes are closed.
"Use caution if travelling in the area and follow the emergency personnel on scene." shared the Highway Hotline, adding more tips. "Be prepared to stop, no passing, police on site, reduce speed."
There is no estimated time for clean up. WestCentralOnline will have more as it becomes available.