Buckland Fire and Rescue on scene of a vehicle vs. moose accident west of Prince Albert on Friday evening. (Buckland Fire and Rescue/Facebook)

By paNOW Staff

Highway safety

RCMP cautions motorists after five moose-related collisions in half hour span

Nov 9, 2024 | 11:12 AM

Saskatchewan RCMP are issuing a caution to motorists and travellers after there was five moose-related crashes and accidents within a 30 minute span on Friday evening.

In a release, police said the incidents happened between 6:20 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on November 8 in various places across the province, including near the areas of Hudson Bay, Rose Valley, Prince Albert, Melfort/Kinistino and Southey.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.

The aftermath of a vehicle following a collision with a moose on Highway #3, west of Prince Albert. (Buckland Fire and Rescue/Facebook)

RCMP are reminding the public to stay cautious when driving on the highway, especially near treed areas. They added that wildlife are more active at night and during the early morning hours when visibility is poor. Animals may also present themselves during the middle of the day.

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Police also provided ways to help stay safe on the roads, like watching for movement on or alongside the road and shining eyes, which will be your head lights reflecting off the animal’s eyes. Moose are tall animals and their eyes are normally above the beams of most vehicle headlights, and so are less likely to reflect the light.

The release concluded saying that motorists should remain alert and travel at reduced speeds in areas known to be frequented by wildlife.

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