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Slave Lake RCMP on scene of a serious collision

Oct 14, 2024 | 11:41 PM

Update – Slave Lake RCMP say preliminary findings show a Chevrolet Suburban towing a dual axel flat deck trailer entered the east bound lane of oncoming traffic and a head-on collision occurred with a Semi Truck hauling a loaded trailer.

As a result of this collision the driver and lone occupant of the suburban was declared deceased on scene.

RCMP send condolence to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Slave Lake RCMP say they are on the scene of what police describe as a “serious motor vehicle collision.”

Mounties were called out to the crash between a semi and a SUV at around 9:20 p.m. Monday night. It happened on Highway 2 at Township Road 710A.

Police say the road is closed in both directions. Traffic cannot get through and drivers are being rerouted. Travellers are being asked to avoid the area.

There is no word at this time on injuries. RCMP say an update will be sent out once the scene is cleared.