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Fort McMurray woman killed in motorcycle crash: RCMP

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A Fort McMurray woman died Saturday after a collision involving a motorcycle in northern Alberta.

Smoky Lake RCMP said their investigation indicates a motorcyclist was heading northbound on Highway 831 and lost control near Victoria Trial, hitting a guard rail.

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The 46-year-old woman was taken to hospital by EMS where she died, according to police.

The area around the collision was restricted to traffic for several hours before re-opening.

RCMP are continuing to investigate the fatal crash.

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Police said the woman was a resident of Fort McMurray but will not be releasing further details about her identity.

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The County of Smoky Lake is about 115 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.

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