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Woman in critical condition after pedestrian-involved collision in Calgary

A woman is in critical condition following a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck in Calgary Saturday afternoon. City of Calgary

An 86-year-old woman is in critical condition following a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck in Calgary Saturday afternoon.

According to a Calgary Police Service spokesperson, the incident happened at Edmonton Trail and 16th Avenue Northeast at around 4:15 p.m.

A elderly pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was hit by a Kenworth construction truck, which was traveling southbound on Edmonton Trail and was turning into the westbound lanes of 16th Avenue Northeast.

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All westbound lanes of 16th Avenue Northeast between Edmonton Trail and 4th Street Northeast were closed for hours on Saturday evening.

Police said the 46-year-old driver and 42-year-old passenger of the truck were not injured and remained at the scene.

Police said drugs, excessive speed and alcohol are not considered factors.

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