A look south on Highway 2, just south of Sexsmith from earlier Wednesday (Photo: Liam Verster)

By Emily Keller

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION UPDATE

Five people sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash south of Sexsmith

Nov 6, 2019 | 2:46 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP say five people had to be taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle pile-up Wednesday on Highway 2.

A 16-year-old girl was lifted via STARS Air Ambulance in critical condition. Her condition is now stable.

Mounties add what they call “numerous” people were treated on the scene of the crash

RCMP, EMS, and Fire continue to investigate the collision that blocked both southbound and northbound lanes on Highway 2 near Emerson Trail Wednesday morning. Police were called out at 9:35 a.m.

Both lanes were re-opened at around 1:00 p.m.

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Sixteen vehicles collided in the southbound lanes of Highway 2.

RCMP say while the investigation is still ongoing, heavy fog, weather and road conditions are likely factors. They say speed is also being investigated as a cause.

No charges have been laid so far in this incident.

RCMP are reminding motorists of the changes in weather at this time of year, and to be cautious and slow down while driving in potentially hazardous conditions, as well as to allow themselves more time due to the unpredictability of the weather.