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Serious vehicle crash on Highway 1A west of Cochrane

Cochrane RCMP are investigating a crash at Highway 1-A and Grand Valley Rd. west of Cochrane. File / Global News

A serious two-vehicle crash west of Cochrane closed Highway 1A at Grand Valley Road late Monday morning.

Cochrane RCMP were called to the crash at around 11:15 a.m. Police said it involved a pickup truck and a minivan.

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Calgary EMS said a total of five people were taken to the hospital, with one person suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Cochrane RCMP are still investigating, but police said icy roads and reduced visibility due to blowing snow were factors in the crash.

The highway was reopened Monday afternoon.

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