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News: Accident at 5 St and 10 Ave blocks middle lane

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 17, 2021

CALGARY, AB – The middle lane of traffic was blocked following an accident at 5 St and 10 Ave Monday morning, according to YYC Transportation. Fire fighters were dispatched to the scene following reports of a traffic incident around 8:40 a.m.  Authorities have not revealed what caused the accident or if anyone was injured. The…

News: Firefighters on scene of accident in Downtown Calgary

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 17, 2021

CALGARY, AB – First responders were on the scene of an accident at 8 St and 7 Ave Monday morning, reports YYC Transportation. UPDATE: Traffic incident on 8 St and 7 Ave SW, the road is closed NB and SB on 8 St. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/TzQraclgeb — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 17, 2021 The accident…

News: Traffic disrupted by incident in Elboya Friday morning

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 14, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV – A traffic incident at 49 Ave and Elbow Dr caused a traffic disturbance Friday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on 49 Ave and Elbow Dr SW. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 14, 2021 The incident was reported around 8:34 a.m. and crews had the area back open…

News: Right lane of Westbound Stoney Tr blocked by two-vehicle incident

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 14, 2021

ALERT: Two vehicle incident on WB Stoney Tr approaching Shaganappi Tr NW, blocking the right lane. ALERT: Two vehicle incident on WB Stoney Tr approaching Shaganappi Tr NW, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/gsZ9GfFxty — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 14, 2021 Information is not forthcoming whether anyone in either of the two vehicles involved…

News: Traffic incident disrupts traffic in Midnapore

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 14, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident in Midnapore disrupted traffic Friday morning, report YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Midlake Bv and Bannister Rd SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 14, 2021 The incident occurred around 11:37 a.m. and the area was cleared of debris and open to traffic around 12:22 p.m. Representation…

News: Two-vehicle accident blocks traffic in Southeast Calgary

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 14, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A crash involving two vehicles blocked the left lane of traffic at 17 Ave and 42 St Thursday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Two vehicle incident on EB 17 Ave and 42 St SE, blocking the left lane . #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/9wO9kZqY3t — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 14, 2021 Emergency crews received…

News: Suspects crash into building, flee scene in downtown Calgary

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 14, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Suspects fled the scene after crashing into a building in Downtown Calgary Thursday morning, reports The Calgary Herald. According to investigators, a white F-150 came across officers on bikes around 21 St and 28 avenue at 11 a.m. and then sped away from the scene. The truck eventually lost control and crashed…

News: Emergency crews on scene of accident involving a cyclist in Ogden

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 13, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Emergency crews reported to a bicycle accident at 80 Ave and Glenmore Court Wednesday evening, reports YYC Transportation. The accident was first reported around 5:55 p.m. The area was cleared by 7:10 p.m. ALERT: Emergency services have been called to help a cyclist involved in an incident on 80 Ave and Glenmore…

News: Accident in Bankview blocks northbound right lane

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 13, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident at the intersection of 14 St and 17 Ave blocked the northbound lane of traffic late Thursday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on 14 St and 17 Ave SW, blocking the NB right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/Vc6eCstWXS — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) May 13, 2021 Emergency crews responded to…

News: Traffic incident in Huntington Hills disrupts traffic

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 13, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An accident at Bedford Dr and 4 St disrupted traffic Thursday morning, reports YYC Transportation. Emergency crews responded around 11 a.m. to the area after receiving reports of an accident. The cause of the accident is not known at this time. Have you been injured in a car accident that was not…

News: Suv strikes, kills pedestrian in Edmonton

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 13, 2021

EDMONTON, AB – A pedestrian died in the hospital from injuries sustained from being hit by an Suv at 146 Ave and 29 St Wednesday afternoon, reports Canada Police Report. Officers responded to 146 Avenue and 29 Street around 5:15 after receiving reports of an accident. A ford SUV was pulling out of a driveway…

News: House fire injures man in Ranchlands

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | May 13, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A house fire on the 1400 block of Ranchlands Way hospitalized a man Wednesday morning, reports Global News. The fire broke out around 11:15 a.m. The occupant was outside his home on the front lawn when firefighters arrived on the scene. Firefighters assessed the man’s injuries and had him transported to a…

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