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Semi-trailer carrying pigs rolls on Perimeter

A Winnipeg firefighter inspects a transport tractor-trailer that rolled onto its side on the Pembina Highway and Perimeter Highway cloverleaf this morning. The driver was not injured. A full load of pigs was in the trailer at the time of the crash.

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A Winnipeg firefighter inspects a transport tractor-trailer that rolled onto its side on the Pembina Highway and Perimeter Highway cloverleaf this morning. The driver was not injured. A full load of pigs was in the trailer at the time of the crash. (PHIL.HOSSACK@FREEPRESS.MB.CA)

WINNIPEG - A semi-trailer unit transporting pigs has rolled over on the exit from the Perimeter Highway at Pembina Highway.

There were no reports of injuries.

A hazardous materials unit has been dispatched to the scene to deal with a slow fuel leak from the truck.

No word yet on the fate of the hogs.

We are on scene and will add details when they become available.

Winnipeg Police have closed the north-bound Pembina Highway access to the west Perimeter Highway because of the crash.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area.

Semi-Trailer Rollover Accident - Nov. 26, 2009 - Winnipeg, Manitoba from ChrisD.ca on Vimeo.

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Updated on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 12:18 PM CST:
Adds road closure details

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