By Justine Kelsie

UPDATE: RCMP responding to multi-vehicle collision on Highway 40

Jan 16, 2018 | 8:34 PM

UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP are warning of icy roads on Highway 40 south.

Rural members of the detachment are responding to a multi-vehicle collision. There are also many vehicles in the ditch.

Police are not recommending travel unless necessary. They also remind drivers to be mindful of emergency personnel in the area.

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Grovedale Fire Department are reminding people to drive to the conditions on Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie.

In a Facebook post around 8:31 p.m., they reported a collision on that highway to the Cutbank.

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On 511 Alberta, there were reports of congested traffic in the same location. They were also warning drivers to be prepared to stop.

.@511Alberta says to be prepared to stop on Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie. A vehicle collision is causing traffic congestion. #gpab #countyofgp pic.twitter.com/MXYTolt2Tw

— EverythingGP (@EverythingGPAB) January 17, 2018

Environment Canada put out a freezing rain warning earlier in the evening with a warning of icy roadways or sidewalks.

We will have more as it becomes available.