Collision in west Edmonton leads to traffic backup on Anthony Henday Drive

A collision along the west leg of Anthony Henday Drive led to major traffic delays in Edmonton Wednesday morning.

At around 6:40 a.m., a three-vehicle collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the Henday just south of 100 Avenue.

Edmonton police said the collision involved a tractor-trailer unit and two cars.

EMS treated one driver and took them to hospital with minor injuries, according to police.

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EMS, police and fire crews were at the scene throughout the morning and remained on scene after 8:30 a.m.

One northbound lane of the Henday was closed, leading to big delays for drivers in the area. The far right, northbound lane remained open to traffic.

Just before 8 a.m., traffic was backed up past Callingwood Road. Some drivers were using Whitemud Drive to get around the collision site, which led to delays on that freeway as well.