The westbound lanes of Highway 1 approaching Highway 40 near Kananaskis Country were closed on Thursday afternoon due to a motor vehicle collision.
511 Alberta reported the collision on Twitter at around 1:55 p.m.
An EMS spokesperson confirmed to Global News two patients were transported to a Calgary hospital by ground ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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Motorists are asked to expect major delays and use alternative routes if possible.
The eastbound lanes remain open, 511 Alberta said.
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