RCMP remind residents to take care on icy roads

After two serious weekend accidents, Maidstone RCMP have reminded residents to take extra care when venturing out on icy highways.

Emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle collision yesterday morning on Highway 16 when a small sedan tried to overtake a heavy vehicle and lost control. The vehicles collided, and a third vehicle was forced into the ditch to avoid the collision. RCMP said nobody was injured in the incident, but the highway was briefly restricted to a single lane.

A second, more serious incident occurred this morning. At approximately 11 a.m. Maidstone RCMP along with fire and EMS workers responded to a single-vehicle roll over west of Maidstone near the Highway 21 junction. A female occupant was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries.

RCMP said road conditions were a factor in both incidents, and reminded residents to give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations and always be aware of changing road conditions.