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RCMP say driver of water tanker died after rollover on Edmonton’s Anthony Henday Drive

A 39-year-old man who was driving a water tanker involved in a rollover on Edmonton’s Anthony Henday Drive on Friday has died, according to police.

In a news release issued Saturday, Strathcona County RCMP said they are hoping to hear from more witnesses as they investigate what happened.

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Police said emergency crews were called to Anthony Henday Drive by the Highway 14 overpass at 1:17 p.m.

“The initial investigation determined that a southbound water tanker swerved, lost control, entered the ditch and rolled,” the RCMP said.

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The driver, who police said was from Leduc, was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

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Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741. Tips can also be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://www.P3Tips.com.

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