Rail line overpasses have been the scene of multiple collisions over the years, such as at Kemnay, Manitoba, on Highway 1A. But, recently a collision with a rail trestle occurred on Highway 10 as the bridge near Minnedosa was struck on Thursday, Sept. 7.
At about 11:35 a.m. Spruce Plains RCMP received a report that a semi-trailer transporting farm equipment had become lodged under the Canadian Pacific Railway overpass on Highway 10 near Minnedosa in the RM of Minto-Odanah.
What appears to be the wings of a cultivator in transport position loaded on a semi-trailer were too high and collided with the bridge, causing the semi to become stuck.
The Minnedosa Fire Department responded to the scene and a tow company was called to clear the vehicle and free up the lane.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
The bridge at Kemnay is considerably lower and multiple signs along 1A warn drivers about the bridge's height. A nearby detour is available, but that doesn't seem to be enough of a warning. Kemnay's bridge has withstood multiple crashes from below. It’s been hit twice within months and multiple times over the past decade.
In this latest collision near Minnedosa, although damage to the bridge looks minor, CP Railway was informed of the incident so they could examine and ensure the integrity of the bridge. Traffic in the area was affected for approximately two hours.
