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2 killed in highway crash north of Cochrane: RCMP

The site of a double fatal collision Friday, April 27, 2018 - Highway 22 and Township Road 274 north of Cochrane, Alta. Kevin Billo, Global News

Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash north of Cochrane on Friday night.

The RCMP said the collision occurred on Highway 22 and Township Road 274 at around 10:30 p.m.

Both vehicles involved in the crash had a single occupant, and both drivers were pronounced dead on scene.

Police said crews were on scene and the intersection would remain impassable for several hours. The highway reopened at around 5 a.m. Saturday.

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Police did not say what caused the crash. Because there were no witnesses, RCMP said it will take time to piece together what happened.

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