Major crash shuts down WB Hwy. 16 near Edson, Alberta

Incident details

A crash involving a semi-truck and a car led to the closure of westbound Highway 16 near Edson, Alberta, on Friday morning. The incident occurred at Range Road 224A, close to the unincorporated community of Obed, approximately 60 kilometers west of Edson.

• Westbound traffic was halted, with no detour in place.
• Commuters were advised to find alternate routes or prepare for significant delays.
• RCMP officers on the scene were working to reconfigure the eastbound lanes to temporarily allow two-way traffic, but it was not immediately clear when the road would fully reopen.

Investigation updates

At this time, no details regarding the individuals involved or the cause of the collision have been released. The RCMP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Legal resources

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