USask pedestrian overpass struck by crane: police

A crane was being hauled on the back of a vehicle when it hit the pedestrian overpass on College Drive at the University of Saskatchewan.

Drivers in Saskatoon are asked to avoid travel in the 1800 block of College Drive after a crane collided with the pedestrian overpass at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Saskatoon police say they were notified of the collision around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The crane was being hauled on the back of a vehicle when it hit the pedestrian overpass.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area until structural damage can be assessed.

Police will provide an update when one is available.