2 dead after SUV crashes with semi-trailer truck near Yorkton

Two people are dead following a crash involving an SUV and a semi-trailer truck at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 47, northwest of Yorkton.

RCMP said the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. CST Tuesday near the community of Springside, Sask., which is about 25 kilometres northwest of Yorkton.

According to RCMP, a northbound SUV collided with an eastbound semi-tractor.

The two people in the SUV, a male driver and a female passenger, died at the scene RCMP said. The male driver of the semi was not injured.

RCMP said traffic was being diverted around the accident scene and acollision analyst would be examining the scene so motorists in the area could expect delays well into the evening.