Saskatoon traffic snarled as city records 5th known overpass strike of 2026
A semi-truck hauling a grain bin struck an overpass in Saskatoon on Friday, marking the fifth known such collision in the city this year. Saskatoon police said the driver was travelling south on Idylwyld Drive when the truck failed to clear the height restrictions at the 51st Street overpass.The grain bin struck the bridge, became dislodged from the trailer and was left wedged beneath the overpass, blocking the merge lane from westbound 51st Street. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
- ▪A semi-truck hauling a grain bin struck an overpass in Saskatoon on Friday, marking the fifth known such collision in the city this year.
- ▪Saskatoon police said the driver was travelling south on Idylwyld Drive when the truck failed to clear the height restrictions at the 51st Street overpass.The grain bin struck the bridge, became dislodged from the trailer and was left wedge
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:06:43 +0000 |
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A semi-truck hauling a grain bin struck an overpass in Saskatoon on Friday, marking the fifth known such collision in the city this year. Saskatoon police said the driver was travelling south on Idylwyld Drive when the truck failed to clear the height restrictions at the 51st Street overpass.The grain bin struck the bridge, became dislodged from the trailer and was left wedged beneath the overpass, blocking the merge lane from westbound 51st Street. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Sign up for daily National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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