RCMP are investigating after a woman driving an SUV was killed in a crash near the Edmonton International Airport Wednesday afternoon.
It happened around 3:15 p.m. on Highway 19 between Range Road 253 and Range Road 254.
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Police believe the westbound SUV lost control and crossed the centre line before colliding head-on with a semi truck.
The woman – who is approximately 70 years old and from Stony Plain – was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP said the driver of the semi truck suffered minor injuries.
Mounties said all access to Highway 19 from Highway 2 was closed and drivers were being asked to avoid the area.
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