By TERRY PUGH
Warman RCMP, Warman Fire Rescue and Medavie Health Services West paramedics responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Township Road 384, the south entrance into Warman, shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28.
Warman Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Schwartz said the two female drivers of both vehicles involved in the collision were transported by paramedics to hospital in Saskatoon. Their injuries were non-life-threatening. The drivers were the only occupants of both vehicles.
“Warman RCMP and Medavie Ambulance paramedics were both on the scene when we arrived,” said Schwartz. “There was no entrapment, and both patients were attended to by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.”
Schwartz said it appeared that the driver of a northbound Dodge Hornet attempted to turn left (west) from Highway 11 onto Township Road 384, and was T-boned by a southbound GMC Yukon. Both vehicles sustained serious damage, but the occupants were fortunate in not suffering serious injuries. The patients were taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment.
While traffic on Highway 11 was restricted for about an hour following the collision, the scene was cleared by 10:00 a.m. and the highway fully re-opened.
Schwartz said the intersection of Highway 11 and Township Road 384 (the south entrance into Warman) has been the scene of several collisions over the years. He said drivers turning west need to be certain they are able to get across the southbound lanes safely before proceeding.
He also suggested that a reduced speed limit on Highway 11 in the vicinity of the intersection with Township Road 384 may be helpful in reducing the potential for collisions.
“The other location where we see a larger number of collisions is the intersection of Highway 305 and Centennial Boulevard on Warman’s north end,” said Schwartz. “There’s also a steep grade difference between Centennial Boulevard and Highway 305 which complicates matters. A reduced speed limit on Highway 305 at that location could make a positive difference.”