Posted by Kate
RCMP release
At approximately 10 a.m. Sept 3, Spruce Plains RCMP(Neepawa Detachment) were called to the scene of an overturned semi-trailer at the East Entrance to the Springhill Farms Hog Processing Plant on #16 Highway. A semi trailer carrying approximately 200 hogs was turning onto the service road to the plant at which time it hit loose gravel and subsequently the driver lost control and the trailer overturned in the ditch. As a result of this accident approximately 50 hogs had to be destroyed at the scene. The driver of the semi and two passengers were treated at the scene and released by Neepawa EMS personnel. The scene was attended by RCMP, Neepawa EMS and Fire Department, as well as Provincial Environment Officials as well as employees of Springhill Farms and local Hutterite Colonies who assisted in the cleanup. There were no environmental concerns associated to this accident.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by Neepawa RCMP.
Alcohol was not a factor.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by Neepawa RCMP.
Alcohol was not a factor.
