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News: Truck accident causes multi-car pileup at 32nd Ave and Deerfoor Trail
CALGARY, AB- A truck accident has caused a multi-car pileup at 32nd Ave and Deerfoot Trail, 660 News Traffic reports. #yyctraffic Multi-vehicle pileup with a semi involved, on 32nd Avenue at Deerfoot Trail. All WB lanes blocked with drivers detoured onto NB Deerfoot — while conversely, there’s no access from EB 32nd onto NB Deerfoot.…
News: Car accident at WB Peigan Tr before 52 St SE
CALGARY, AB- According to YYC Transportation report, a car accident was reported at westbound Peigan Tr before 52 St SE this morning. ALERT: Traffic incident on WB Peigan Tr approaching 52 St SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/qZm7LXmLm4 — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 8, 2021 According to the tweet, emergency crews were at the scene by 7:23 a.m.…
News: Car accident on southbound Hwy 2, just south of High River MVC
CALGARY, AB- A car accident was reported at Hwy 2 just south of High River MVC, according to a 511 Alberta report. SB Hwy2, 6km S of High River MVC. Crews on scene, expect lane closure and delays. (10:13am) #ABRoads — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) April 8, 2021 According to the post, safety crews were present…
News: Charges have been laid against driver responsible for November fatal car accident
COLD LAKE, AB– The fatal November 5, 2020 Cold Lake car accident has led to charges against 21-year-old Coby Badger of Cold Lake, according to Canada Police Report. He has been charged with: Impaired operation of a motor vehicle over 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood causing death Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle…
News: Car accident reported at Sarcee Tr and Richmond Rd SW on Tuesday night
CALGARY, AB- A car accident was reported at the intersection of Sarcee Tr and Richmond Rd SW last night, according to YYC Transport. ALERT: Traffic incident on Sarcee Tr and Richmond Rd SW, blocking the left lanes SB, EB and WB. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/zdgkrs8yoX — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 7, 2021 According to the tweet,…
News: House fire in Shawnee Slopes
CALGARY, AB- The Calgary Fire Department was called at approximately 4 a.m. this morning to a house fire on Shawnee Crescent S.W., according to the Calgary Herald. When they arrived, flames and smoke were coming from the attached garage of the home. Six people were able safely exit the home before the fire department arrived.…
News: Canadians expected to take to the roads this summer
CALGARY, AB- According to a new CBC news report, there is mounting expectation for Canadians to take to the roads this summer. Although COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out, international travel is still not fully available. So Canadians are looking to get out of the house and on the road. Normally gas prices would dictate…
News: Detached garage fire sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries
CALGARY, AB- A Calgary man is in critical condition after being involved in a detached garage fire last night, according to Global News. Firefighters arrived at the 9000 block of Oakland Way S.W. shortly before 8:30 p.m. to flames and heavy smoke. They found a man in his 40s outside before rushing him to the…
News: Accident reported on southbound Deerfoot Tr at Memorial Dr SE
CALGARY, AB – A car accident has been reported on southbound Deerfoot Tr and Memorial Dr SE, according to YYC Transportation ALERT: Traffic incident on SB Deerfoot Tr at Memorial Dr SE, blocking the right lane on the SB exit ramp. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/seWFviLKts — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 6, 2021 According to the tweet,…
News: multi-vehicle injury accident on Alberta Highway 814 and Township Road 500
LEDUC, AB – Multiple people were injured when three vehicles collided on Highway 814 at Township Road 500 on Friday, according to Canada Police Report. An SUV and a car were travelling southbound when the car moved into the northbound lane at approximately 11:45 pm, hitting the SUV and an oncoming truck. The driver and…
News: Car accident reported at Charleswood Dr and 32 Ave NW.
CALGARY, AB – There was a car accident at the intersection of Charleswood Drive and 32 Avenue N this morning, according to YCC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Charleswood Dr and 32 Ave NW. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 6, 2021 The tweet reports that the accident occurred this morning at 8:26 a.m.…