UPDATE:   Spirit River RCMP were dispatched on August 10 at 8:26am to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2 near Township Road 790A.

RCMP, EMS and Fire Department attended the scene.  Upon arrival, the female driver, a 17-year-old resident of Dixonville, was located deceased. Two other occupants of the vehicle received minor injuries. 

RCMP Collision Reconstructionist attended the scene, and the investigation continues.

Highway 2 has re-opened.  

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Spirit River RCMP advise that they are currently on scene of a fatal single motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 at Township Road 790A.  

Highway 2 North of Rycroft is currently closed to both directions of traffic.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation and traffic is excepted to be disrupted for several hours until the scene examination is completed.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. An update will be sent when the roadway is clear.