Highway 1 is now open following a semi and car collision just west of Swift Current.

Earlier this morning, a car and a tractor trailer unit collided 1.6 kilometers west of Swift Current, resulting in one fatality.  Swift Current RCMP, EMS and Fire Department were dispatched to that location around 3:00am.

The male driver and only occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the semi were not injured. The Coroners office and RCMP collision analyst are assisting with the investigation. The deceased is a 27 year old male from Swift Current.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision.

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