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Three collisions keep Moose Jaw police busy over the weekend
It was a busy weekend for the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS), as officers responded to three motor vehicle collisions between Friday and Sunday, with two people transported to hospital. The collisions occurred at different locations throughout the city, resulting in significant vehicle damage and two vehicles requiring towing. Friday collision results in two tickets The first collision was reported Friday at the intersection of Main Street North and Thatcher Drive. According to police, two vehicles were involved, with one person transported to hospital by emergency medical services (EMS) for assessment. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene, with damage estimated at approximately $20,000. Police issued two tickets in connection with the collision. Related Stories: UPDATE: All lanes reopened following collision at Main Street N and Thatcher Drive Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle collision Four-vehicle collision on Lillooet St. W and 9th Ave. SW. ▶️ Stream this news story: 800 CHAB, Country 100, Mix 103 Vehicle enters river following collision Saturday Officers were called to a single-vehicle collision near Manitoba Expressway and Highway 1 East at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday. According to police, the driver reportedly swerved to avoid striking a deer, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and enter the river. The driver, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, was transported to hospital by EMS. No additional details about the driver's condition or the extent of the damage were provided. Vehicle strikes guardrail Sunday morning The third collision occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. Sunday in the 800 block of Manitoba Street East. Police say a vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage. No injuries were reported, although the vehicle required towing. In total, the three collisions resulted in at least $40,000 in reported damage, with no damage estimate provided for Saturday's incident.