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1 dead, 1 injured in crash on Anthony Henday Drive during tire change

File photo of Anthony Henday Drive sign. Karen Bartko/Global News

One person is dead and another was taken to hospital in a three-vehicle crash while two of them were stopped to change a tire on Anthony Henday Drive.

It happened on the eastern leg of the ring road, between Edmonton and Sherwood Park.

According to the RCMP, Strathcona RCMP were called shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday to the Henday near Wye Road.

Investigators say two SUVs — a Chevrolet Suburban and an Acura MDX — were stopped on the shoulder of the northbound lanes.

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Both drivers were out of their SUVs changing a tire when they and their vehicles were hit by a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

A 53-year-old died at the scene, while a 21-year-old driver was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

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Both were from Calgary.

The driver of the Jeep, a 21-year-old, was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The collision remains under investigation.

Roads in the area were closed for several hours but have since been cleared.

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