Hay River RCMP were called to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision at approximately 5:45 am, Thursday August 19, 2021. A commercial tractor and trailer rolled over and a spill of low level contaminated soil occurred on the shoulder of the road and into the ditch at approximately km 10 south of Hay River on Highway 2. The driver of the vehicle was not seriously injured.
RCMP members conducted an investigation and at this time, there is no evidence of criminality.
GNWT Department of Infrastructure and GNWT Environment and Natural Resources have been notified. A clean up crew has been dispatched from Fort Smith.
RCMP recommends motorists avoid unnecessary travel in the area until the clean up is complete.