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Charges pending against driver in Anthony Henday Drive crash: Edmonton police

Anthony Henday Drive west between 111st Street and Rabbit Hill Road is experiencing 'serious delays' due to a collision, said Edmonton police. Global News

Edmonton’s Anthony Henday Drive west between 111th Street and Rabbit Hill Road was open again to traffic as of 11 a.m. Thursday after experiencing “serious delays” due to a collision earlier in the morning.

At 6:49 a.m., police were called about a collision involving a red Cadillac CTS.

Police said the vehicle reportedly struck a white Toyota Highlander and then a school bus, before crashing into the ditch.

The driver of the Toyota, a woman in her 30s, was checked by EMS on scene.

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The driver of the bus, a woman in her 40s, was taken to hospital as a precaution. There were no children on the bus.

The driver of the Cadillac, a 35-year-old man, was taken to hospital as a precaution.

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“Speed and substance impairment are believed to be factors in the collision,” Edmonton police said.

Police added that charges are pending against the 35-year-old man and the investigation is continuing.

Anthony Henday Drive west between 111st Street and Rabbit Hill Road is experiencing ‘serious delays’ due to a collision, said Edmonton police. Global News

The Henday was shut down from approximately 7:40 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., when two out of three lanes were reopened. The Henday was completely open by 11 a.m.

 

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