A fiery crash involving a semi-truck has caused significant disruption in Saskatoon's north end, leading to the closure of a major roadway. The incident occurred on Circle Drive and Millar Avenue on Tuesday morning, prompting police to issue an advisory at 7:31 a.m. The collision, which involved a semi-truck, blocked the east and westbound lanes, with the truck engulfed in flames as witnessed by onlookers. The fire was quickly extinguished by the city's fire department, who received the call at 7:04 a.m. and had the blaze under control by 8:03 a.m. The truck and its trailer unit had struck a light standard, causing no reported injuries. The driver was able to exit safely. Traffic was rerouted via Venture Crescent to bypass the incident, and the eastbound lanes of Circle Drive were reopened just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. The city's crews spent the morning and early afternoon hours removing downed signage and street light structures. The city is responsible for fixing the downed signage, as it falls within its jurisdiction. Sanding trucks have been sent to the location, and drivers are advised to adjust their speed due to potential icy conditions. Clair Andreas, who works at a nearby gym, heard the crash from the front desk, describing it as very loud with no smoke initially, followed by a chaotic scene as gym-goers rushed to witness the incident. Zach Robertson, another gym employee, observed the crash and noted the sudden escalation of the situation, with flames reaching over 10 feet high in just 10 minutes. The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and emergency response, with the public invited to share their thoughts and experiences in the comments.
