Update: As of 4 p.m., RCMP said the highway was clear and traffic flow had resumed. They said road conditions remained poor and motorists were advised to drive carefully.
Multiple collisions on the Queen Elizabeth 2 Highway near Highway 11 and Highway 11a overpasses near Red Deer were blocking northbound lanes Wednesday afternoon.
Get daily National news
Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
RCMP and traffic units from Ponoka, Red Deer and Blackfalds were all on scene.
The northbound lane was not passable at that time, RCMP said in a 2:40 p.m. news release. Police were asking people to avoid the area if possible, and to only travel if it’s necessary, and be extremely cautious while driving.
Police also received reports of more collisions on secondary highways, however details were not available.
- Winter storms, rain and snow wallopping Canada. Here’s where you’ll see it
- ‘We do not give in to terror’: Canadians voice support for Sydney Hanukkah shooting victims
- ‘Really challenging issue’: Many B.C. communities still at high risk for flooding
- Cold warnings across the Prairies forecast wind-chill temperatures near -45 C
Comments