Thompson RCMP responded to a fatal head-on collision on Highway 280, approximately 80 kilometres north of Thompson, just after 10 a.m. on March 20, 2026, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old Thompson woman.
The collision involved two trucks, one of which was pulling a trailer hauling a small excavator. The southbound truck, driven by the Thompson woman, attempted to pass a semi-truck when it was unsafe to do so and collided head-on with a northbound truck. The driver of the northbound truck, a 23-year-old male from Gimli, was treated at hospital for his injuries.
No charges are expected. Weather is believed to have been a factor, with recent snow on the road affecting visibility for passing motorists.
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Emma Kelly is the Senior Editor for The Thompson News, bringing a wealth of expertise in media and community reporting to Northern Manitoba.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.
