RCMP were called to the scene of a crash between a pickup truck and semi-truck and trailer on Highway 36 near Taber at around 8 a.m. Sunday morning.
RCMP said the pickup truck was travelling northbound when it collided with the southbound semi-truck and trailer.
A 36-year-old from Taber, who was driving the pickup, died in the collision. The semi-truck driver was airlifted to a Calgary hospital.
Traffic was still being rerouted as of 2 p.m. Sunday but was expected to reopen soon.
RCMP continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
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