Semi accident creates problems on Trans Canada east of Pritchard
PRITCHARD — Update: The Chase RCMP has released more details about this morning’s crash on the Trans Canada Highway at Pinantan Road near Pritchard.
Cpl. Scott Linklater says it all started when an east bound tractor trailer unit lost control on the slippery roads.
“The truck struck the median concrete barrier travelling alongside of it while the trailer went over the barrier,” he says. “The tractor trailer unit continued eastbound for a short distance before coming to a stop.”
Linklater says a westbound tractor trailer was hit by the eastbound trailer as it crossed over the barrier, losing a front wheel and striking the concrete median barrier before coming to a stop.