Highway 5 closed west of Humboldt after serious collision

Humboldt RCMP say Highway 5 is closed in both directions about seven miles west of Humboldt after a serious collision.

The RCMP release doesn’t say how many vehicles were involved, but that drivers should expect delays as a detour is set up.

It adds that drivers should use caution around emergency workers on the highway.

STARS Air Ambulance indicated on Twitter their Saskatoon-based helicopter had been dispatched to the Humboldt area for an emergency around noon.

STAR 11 (Saskatoon) has been dispatched for a Scene Call Emergency in the Humboldt, SK area.

— STARS air ambulance (@STARSambulance) June 3, 2020

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