Traffic was restricted this afternoon in the area of Lorne Ave. and Ruth Street after a truck became wedged under the overpass.

Police had the area cordoned off from about 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. after the operator of a hydro-vac truck that had been Northbound on Lorne inadvertently left the tank in a raised position. As the truck attempted to clear the overpass the tank came in to contact with the bridge. There was minimal damage to the overpass, but significant damage to the vehicle.

A 55 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges under the Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Act for driving without due care and attention.

In addition to the truck driver receiving a ticket, several other motorists in the area ended up dealing with the Police. Six drivers were charged with using a hand-held device as they drove by the accident scene taking pictures. Four of the same drivers were not wearing seatbelts which compounded their misery. One motorist was charged with driving through a restricted area.

Police would like to remind motorists to drive carefully when approaching a collision scene, follow the direction of Police, don’t use your cell-phone to take pictures while driving, and please….wear your seatbelt.