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Driver dies after colliding with downtown Edmonton building

Police said a vehicle collided with a building in the area of 104 Avenue and 105 Street at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Global News

A man in his 50s is dead after a collision in downtown Edmonton Tuesday morning.

Police said a vehicle was heading east on 104 Avenue when it crossed into the westbound lane, struck a barricade, veered back across the eastbound lane and collided with a condo building in the area of 104 Avenue and 105 Street.

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The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police believe the man may have suffered a medical episode.

The collision caused the closure of both directions of 104 Avenue between 104 Street and 105 Street.

The area was re-opened at 2:30 p.m.

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