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