White Butte RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a semi that was involved in a chemical spill on Highway #46 on October 12th, 2024.
Investigation determined a semi, hauling a belly dump style of trailer, left a business on the Service Road in Balgonie. While driving south on Highway #46, then continuing on to Highway #1 toward Winnipeg, the semi spilled fertilizer it was hauling. The semi did not stop at the scene of the spill.
The Balgonie Fire Department, Ministry of Highways, Ministry of Environment and Regina Bypass responded to the spill and clean up, and were responsible for the closure of the highway that resulted from the spill.
White Butte RCMP is investigating whether there is a criminal element to the spill, including gathering information about the vehicle driver’s failure to stop after the spill and determining whether the resulting cost of clean-up constitutes mischief.
The vehicle and driver have not been identified at this time.
If anyone saw the semi spilling fertilizer on Highway #46 between 5:15 and 5:45am on October 12th, 2024, or if you potentially captured security or dashcam footage of it, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or click to Submit a Tip.
