Smoky Lake RCMP and emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision involving an oil tanker semi-truck on Highway 855 near Township Road 580 late Thursday morning.
The crash, reported around 10:03 a.m., did not result in any injuries. However, the impact caused a fire, which fire crews worked to contain while traffic in both directions was redirected.
Update from RCMP
By 12:43 p.m., RCMP confirmed they had cleared the scene. Clean-up operations remain ongoing, with one lane of alternating traffic open as crews continue working in the area.
Motorists are advised to expect delays until the scene is fully cleared
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Oil Tanker Crash Causes Fire Near Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake RCMP and emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision involving an oil tanker semi-truck on Highway 855 near Township Road 580 late Thursday morning.
The crash, reported around 10:03 a.m., did not result in any injuries. However, the impact caused a fire, which fire crews worked to contain while traffic in both directions was redirected.
Update from RCMP
By 12:43 p.m., RCMP confirmed they had cleared the scene. Clean-up operations remain ongoing, with one lane of alternating traffic open as crews continue working in the area.
Motorists are advised to expect delays until the scene is fully cleared
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