A three vehicle collision 8 km east of Sparwood on Highway 3 at about 9:50 am this morning, Monday, November 21, has resulted in two deaths. An SUV with two occupants lost control and ended up in the oncoming lane of the four-lane undivided highway, colliding with an oncoming tractor trailer unit. The impact of the SUV with the tractor truck sent the SUV into nearby Michel Creek. A third vehicle was also involved and damaged. The two occupants of the SUV died as a result.
As a result of this collision, Highway 3 has been closed between Sparwood and the Alberta border for police investigation. It is expected to reopen at 4:30 pm.
Update, Monday evening, November 21: Although highway 3 has been re-opened in the Sparwood area, poor weather and road conditions continue and caution is urged. Click here for a highway camera image taken at the Sparwood weigh-scale.
Sources:
www.tmtv.net
www.dailytownsman.com
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