RCMP say one person was killed in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Bassano, Alta. on Thursday.
The collision happened in the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 550 at around 10 a.m.
According to RCMP, a pickup truck heading east on Highway 550 collided with a northbound semi-trailer as it turned left off Highway 1.
The driver, a 46-year-old man, was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital, RCMP said. His name has not been released.
Police said STARS Air Ambulance was dispatched to the scene but was unable to land due to heavy fog.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
Drugs and alcohol aren’t considered factors but visibility did play a big role, according to Cpl. Sebastian Andrews.
“Visibility is a huge factor,” Andrews said. “We Warned motorists to drive carefully… Go below the posted speed limit. It is a little bit icy. Take your time.”
Police said there were several near-misses where emergency responders were almost hit as drivers passed through the scene.
“There was a couple of times where they almost hit us, so be careful of emergency vehicles,” Andrews said.
The crash reduced Highway 1 to single-lane alternating traffic.
The town of Bassano is located about 140 kilometres east of Calgary.
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