Double fatality in accident near Glenboro

RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 2, in the RM of Glenboro-South Cypress on July 4 at about 7:50 p.m.

Initial investigation has determined that a vehicle travelling south on Highway 5 entered the intersection, and collided with a semi-truck and trailer going east on Highway 2.

The driver of the vehicle, a 91-year-old man, and the passenger an 86-year-old woman, both from the RM of Glenboro-South Cypress, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the semi, a 58-year-old man from Souris, had minor injuries.

Carberry RCMP along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.