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News: Accident reported in Manchester Industrial

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 26, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident was reported in the Manchester Industrial community of Calgary Wednesday morning, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Builders Rd and 50 Ave SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 26, 2021 The incident occurred at the intersection of Builders Rd and 50 Ave SE. It is not…

News: Police search for hit-and-run driver in Airdrie

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 26, 2021

AIRDRIE, AB – RCMP are looking for the driver responsible for a May 17 hit-and-run, according to Canada Police Report. The hit-and-run occurred on May 17 on Stonegate Crescent. A male was riding a bicycle when he was struck by what investigators believe was a black Mazda 3. The cyclist was seriously injured in the…

News: ATV rollover accident kills woman

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 26, 2021

HINTON, AB – An unidentified 21-year-old woman died May 21 following a fatal ATV accident near Hinton, reports Canada Police report. The woman lost control of the ATV as she was driving down a large incline. First responders were dispatched to the scene. The woman was taken to a hospital where she died from her…

News Update: Investigators wish to speak with witnesses of collision

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 26, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Calgary police are wishing to speak to witnesses of an accident at Canyon Meadows Dr and Deer Ridge Dr, according to Canada Police Report. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of Canyon Meadows Dr and Deer Ridge Drive around 10:15 p.m. on May 24. Investigator found that Hyundai Accent driven by…

News: Upper Hillhurst traffic incident blocks right lane

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 25, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic accident in the Upper Hillhurst community of Calgary blocked the right lane of traffic Monday evening, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on SB 14 St at 11 Ave NW, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/ygyea4ToGu — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 24, 2021 The incident was reported around 5:56…

News: First responders on scene of accident at Meadowlark Park

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 25, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Emergency personnel were at the scene of a traffic incident at Meadowlark Park Tuesday afternoon, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on WB Glenmore Tr approaching Macleod Tr SW, blocking the right lanes. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/BFeFJ64Wwu — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 25, 2021 The incident occurred on Glenmore Tr approaching Macleod Tr…

News: Cyclist involved in Queenslands Downs traffic incident

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 25, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Emergency responders were on the scene of a traffic incident involving a cyclist early Monday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Emergency services have been called to help a cyclist involved in an incident on Queensland Dr and Canyon Meadows Dr SE. Please go slow and watch for fellow Calgarians.. #yyctraffic #yycroads —…

News: Meridian accident disrupts traffic

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 25, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident in Meridian disrupted traffic patterns, reports YYC Transportation. CLEAR: The earlier traffic incident on Memorial Dr and 19 St NW has been cleared. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 25, 2021 Memorial Dr and 19 St NW was the scene of the incident. It happened around 7:54 a.m.…

News: Traffic incident reported at 17 Ave and 33 St SE

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 25, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident was reported Monday morning at the intersection of 17 Ave and 33 St SE, reports YYC Transportation. CLEAR: The earlier traffic incident on 17 Ave and 33 St SE has been cleared. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 25, 2021 First responders were dispatched to the area around…

News: Woman struck, injured by car in Queenslands Downs

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 25, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car Monday night, reports Global News. A woman in her 20s was struck by a 2009 Hyundai Accent at the intersection of Canyon Meadows Dr and Deer Ridge Dr SE around 10:15 a.m. The force of the collision sent the woman flying several…

News: Traffic incident blocks right lane of traffic in Crescent Heights

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 24, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of 16 Ave and Centre St blocked the right lane of traffic Sunday afternoon, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Two vehicle incident on WB 16 Ave and Centre St N, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/19rYxVMjLW — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 23, 2021 Firefighters…

News: Firetruck on scene of accident in Downtown Calgary1 St and 5 Ave SE

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 24, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Emergency crews responded to Downtown Calgary following a traffic incident Sunday evening, reports YYC Transportation. First responders were dispatched to the scene around 8:43 p.m. The incident blocked both the southbound and east bound lanes. ALERT: Traffic incident on 1 St and 5 Ave SE, blocking the SB left lanes and EB…