RCMP are investigating a fatal collision near Camrose, Alta.
Camrose RCMP were on the scene of the collision Wednesday morning. It happened on Highway 21 between Township Road 470 and Township Road 474, northwest of Camrose.
In a news release just before 11 a.m., police said traffic was being diverted in both directions on Highway 21.
RCMP expect to be on scene for several hours.
It is not known how many people or vehicles were involved in the crash.
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“Details of the individuals and vehicles involved will not be released until next of kin have been notified,” Camrose RCMP said in the news release.
Lindsey Faulkner, who operates Holeshot Engine Works on Highway 21 in the area, said he did not see the collision, but added that it appeared the crash involved multiple vehicles.
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“There is a tandem dump truck that has been cut up. It appears to be southbound on Highway 21 in the ditch. The front is torn off. Just north of that are three pickup trucks — one is facing south — it looks like the wheels have come off it. The hood and cab are crushed. There are two other damaged pickups that are right behind this one.
Camrose is located about 100 kilometers southeast of Edmonton.
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