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Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after Anthony Henday crash

A crash on Anthony Henday Drive resulted in a motorcyclist being taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.
A crash on Anthony Henday Drive resulted in a motorcyclist being taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Global News

EDMONTON – A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital Wednesday morning in life-threatening condition, following a crash on Anthony Henday Drive.

The collision happened just east of the Cameron Heights turn-off westbound on the Henday at approximately 6 a.m.

When they arrived on scene, officers found a 24-year-old man lying on the road suffering from multiple injuries.

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Witnesses told police it appeared the motorcyclist was weaving in and out of traffic and was attempting to squeeze between two semi-tractor trailer units when he allegedly hit the side of one truck and lost control of his Ninja motorcycle.

Paramedics treated the 24-year-old at the scene before taking him to hospital. He condition is unstable.

Motorists were being asked to avoid the area. Police expect the road to be open again by 1:30 p.m.

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