At approximately 10am on September 3, 2009, Spruce Plains RCMP (Neepawa Detachment) were called to the scene of an overturned semi-trailer at the east entrance to the Springhill Farms Hog Processing Plant on #16 Highway.
A semi-trailer carrying approximately 200 hogs was turning onto the service road to the plant at which time it hit loose gravel; subsequently, the driver lost control and the trailer overturned in the ditch.
As a result of this accident, approximately 50 hogs had to be destroyed at the scene. The driver of the semi and two passengers were treated at the scene and released by Neepawa EMS personnel.
The scene was attended by RCMP, Neepawa EMS and Fire Department, as well as Provincial Environment Officials as well as employees of Springhill Farms and local Hutterite colonies who assisted in the cleanup. There were no environmental concerns associated to this accident.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by Neepawa RCMP. Alcohol was not a factor.
E.A. Davidson, S/Sgt.
Area Commander
Spruce Plains Area
1-204-476-7348
