The Rosetown Fire Department lost a volunteer firefighter in a incident this past Wednesday. 46-year-old, Darrell James Morrison, died while responding to the call for assistance.

Rosetown Mayor Adam Krieser shared this statement, "On behalf of the town of Rosetown, we express our deepest condolences to Morrison's family, his colleagues, and friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them."

Update at 3:21 PM:

Members from the Rosetown RCMP, Rosetown and Biggar Fire Departments and EMS from Rosetown were called to the scene of a collision between two semi trucks on Highway 4 approximately 14 miles north of Rosetown.

No one was injured in the collision between the two semis trucks. Investigators have determined that one truck was entering Highway 4 from the west and turning north when it was struck by a southbound bound semi traveling on Highway #4.

While first responders were on scene responding to the collision, a firefighter with the Rosetown Fire Department was struck by a passing semi truck while he was assisting at the scene.

Life saving efforts were made by his colleagues at the scene and he was transported to the hospital in Rosetown, but died a short time later.

Darrell James Morrison, a volunteer with the Rosetown Fire Department died this morning while responding to the call for assistance. His family has been notified of his death.

The highway remains closed as the investigation is ongoing.

A collision between two semis on Hwy 4, north of Rosetown and south of Marriott, is forcing the authorities to close the road in both directions. Detours are in place to direct traffic around the area.

The road will be closed for several hours as an RCMP forensic reconstructionist collects information at the scene of the collision.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and take extra caution during foggy conditions. Fog cause also indicate slippery sections on pavement.