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Elderly woman dies after crash near Irricana

CALGARY- An elderly woman has died after a crash near Irricana on Thursday.

EMS were called around 10:30 a.m. to the intersection of Highway 566 and Highway 9, where a semi and a Ford Fusion collided. It’s believed the Ford crossed into the path of the oncoming semi.

A woman in her late 70s was airlifted to Foothills Hospital in Calgary by STARS in critical condition, but died from her injuries a short time later.

A man in his mid-70s was also transported to hospital, and is listed in stable, non life-threatening condition.

The driver of the semi -truck sustained minor injuries.

RCMP say no charges are expected.

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