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Saturday night around 11, Russel RCMP responded to a fatal snowmobile collision.

A 35-year-old Roblin man failed to negotiate a turn and collided with the thick brush.

He was pronounced deceased on scene.

The collision happened 8 kilometres northwest of Inglis on a groomed snowmobile trail, northwest of the Assessippi Ski Hill in the RM of Riding Mountain West.

He was wearing a helmet. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the accident.

The RCMP is continuing the investigation.