Three people dead after ATV collision outside Dillon

Three adults died and one was injured after two ATVs collided on the 925 freeway just outside Dillon.

Dillon RCMP officers said they found two ATVs on fire upon arrival at the site.

Nurses from Buffalo River Dene National Medical Center were on the scene providing first aid to those involved in the collision.

A 44-year-old woman, a 21-year-old male and a 24-year-old male, all from the Dillon RCMP Detachment area have been declared dead by the local EMS.

Their families have been notified and victim services have been provided.

An adult woman was taken to hospital in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan with injuries that police said were not life-threatening.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have passed away and those affected by this tragedy,” S/Sgt. Shawn Carter, Commander of the Buffalo Narrows RCMP Team. “This is a tragic event for our community. Thank you to the nurses from Buffalo River Dene National Medical Center and the Dillon Fire Department for their help.”

The investigation is ongoing with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.