Motor Vehicle Accident – Circle Drive East

At 7:04 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a semi-truck on fire.

Upon arrival, fire crews found a semi-truck and trailer unit that had struck a light standard; the tractor unit was on fire. Firefighters deployed hose lines and performed an exterior attack to bring the fire under control.

The fire was fully extinguished at 8:03 a.m. No injuries were reported. The vehicle’s occupant was able to exit safely.

Circle Drive eastbound will remain closed temporarily to allow for vehicle towing and cleanup. Traffic will be redirected onto a detour route via Venture Crescent to move around the incident and return to Circle Drive eastbound.

Drivers are asked to consider using alternative routes.