A semi-truck hauling pigs ended up in the ditch on Highway 5 north of Welling, Alberta on August 4, 2022. (Photo: LNN)

By LNN Staff

UPDATED

Highway 5 closed after semi-truck hauling pigs hits the ditch

Aug 4, 2022 | 2:21 PM

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LETHBRIDGE, AB – Raymond RCMP has closed Highway 5 south of Lethbridge and is redirecting traffic north of Welling after a semi-truck hauling a load of pigs was involved in a collision and ended up in the ditch.

RCMP have been on the scene since around 11:30 Thursday morning. At least one other vehicle was involved in the collision, but police have not confirmed if any people or animals were injured in the crash.

Another semi-truck was brought in to load up the pigs and transport them out of the area.

Highway 5 remains closed while crews clean-up the scene. LNN will provide more details as they become available.

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