On Tuesday night, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 2 north of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, resulting in one death and nine injuries.
The collision involved a commercial vehicle with a trailer and nine other types of vehicles, including sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and a passenger van.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, though primary factors appear to be weather and road conditions. Vehicle fires were also reported as a result of the collision.
The northbound lane of Highway 2 starting at Veterans Boulevard was closed as of Wednesday morning, and traffic was being diverted through Highway 567. Southbound Highway 2 remained open, but with a very slow pace and diversions near Highway 72 and Highway 806. Due to poor visibility and icy road conditions, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) advised motorists to avoid the area if possible to allow first responders to assist those in need.
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