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Elderly woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Chestermere

An elderly woman was killed in a collision in Chestermere on Friday afternoon. Global News

An 81-year-old woman was killed Friday in a crash between the car she was travelling in and a pick-up truck, according to Chestermere RCMP.

The crash happened at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of Rainbow Road and Chestermere Boulevard.

The woman, a passenger of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a second passenger, both women, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the pick-up truck was treated at the scene by paramedics but not taken to hospital.

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“The circumstances leading up to the collision are currently under investigation,” RCMP said, adding the collision analyst is on scene to help.

An elderly woman was killed in a collision in Chestermere on Friday afternoon. Global News

Traffic was being rerouted around the scene of the crash as of 3 p.m. Friday, and drivers were asked to avoid the intersection.

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Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the RCMP at 403-204-8777. People can also submit information through Crime Stoppers.

Anyone who saw the crash and needs support can be put in touch with victims services, police said.

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