Police respond to 26 crashes in 11 hours during Saskatoon snowstorm

SASKATOON -- Saskatoon police are warning drivers to take caution as roads in the city remain slick following Wednesday’s snowstorm.

According to Environment Canada, Saskatoon got five centimeters of snow.

From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., officers responded to 26 crashes in Saskatoon.

“Thankfully, only two of those involved minor injuries,” Saskatoon police wrote in a tweet.

Police are advising drivers to be careful during winter conditions.

A single-vehicle collision is causing #yxetraffic delays at Circle Dr. & Taylor St. E. No injuries reported. A vehicle struck and knocked over a light standard. Please avoid the area if possible. Crews are on scene. Updates to follow. Drive safe as we head into rush hour #yxe.

— Saskatoon Police (@SaskatoonPolice) January 8, 2020