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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 2004
Page
2
A chain reaction wreck near Balgonie about 25 km east of Regina involved 40 to 50 vehicles after two semi trucks jackknifed, with another 50 travelers billeted around town and 200 housed at local facilities. Schools closed and 400 students remained suspended as drivers faced ferocious winds and slick roads.
Police report a string of crashes across the week with 11 motor vehicle accidents blamed on icy roads and blowing snow. Officials note several injuries but no fatalities, while RCMP cite driver error and slippery conditions. witnesses urged to come forward, and a separate complaint investigates harassing calls at a Binscarth residence.
A Russell Banner feature from RCMP Prairie Mountain Traffic Plan Coordinator urges seat belt use under the Highway Traffic Act. Since January 2004 fines rose to 230 with two demerit points. drivers are liable for passengers under 18 and penalties apply for improper restraint.
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