A fatal collision near Carberry is under investigation. The RCMP says they were called at approximately 8:30 pm yesterday to a report of a serious collision at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 1.

The preliminary investigation showed a vehicle heading north on Highway 5 attempted to cross the Trans-Canada when it struck a semi. The northbound vehicle ignited and the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The identification of the driver is pending, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation. The driver of the semi was uninjured.