There has been a second fatal train accident in Saskatchewan, in less than a day. On Monday, just before 12:30 in the afternoon, Estevan RCMP responded to an accident at an uncontrolled railway crossing, northwest of Hitchcock. Police say a semi and a train collided.

The driver of the semi, a 42 year old man from Carnduff, was transported to hospital where he was declared dead. Township Road 34 was closed during the initial investigation but has since re-opened.

This after a fatal train accident Sunday afternoon, just before 5. Melville RCMP were called to a collision between a train and a vehicle on Highway 9 east of Waldron.

A 65 year old man from Ochapowace First Nation was declared dead at the scene. Three youths were taken to hospital with injuries, but there is no update on their condition. RCMP continue to investigate both of these accidents.