ST. PAUL - A two vehicle collision on Tuesday evening claimed the lives of three people, and seriously injured two people, west of St. Paul.
St. Paul RCMP say they responded to a collision between a semi truck and a minivan at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 36, within the County of St. Paul. The location is also known as the St. Brides intersection. The incident happened just after 5 p.m.
"Upon arrival on scene, first responders attempted life-saving efforts but, despite their efforts, three were declared deceased on scene and two were transported by EMS with severe injuries," according to information from RCMP.
"Though still early in the investigation, preliminary information suggests that the minivan failed to stop where indicated and was struck by the semi truck. Impairment by alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor."
The road has now reopened for travel, according to information that was released at 6:45 a.m. on April 16 by RCMP.
"The deceased are two 29-year old Saddle Lake Cree Nation . . . residents, one male and one female, as well as a 21-year-old female Edmonton resident," according to police.
