Traffic flowing on Deerfoot Trail again after multi-vehicle crash
CBC News
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 4:37 PM MT
Last Updated: Jan 16, 2013 9:35 PM MT
A multi-vehicle crash between the McKnight Boulevard and 64th Avenue exits on northbound Deerfoot Trail caused some traffic problems during Wednesday afternoon's rush hour. Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. (CBC)
A multi-vehicle crash between the McKnight Boulevard and 64th Avenue exits on northbound Deerfoot Trail in Calgary caused traffic delays during Wednesday's rush hour.
Emergency crews responded to the crash at 3 p.m. MT.
The Calgary Fire Department said six vehicles and a semi-trailer carrying gasoline were involved, but an EMS spokesperson was told there were only four vehicles in total.
During most of rush-hour only one northbound lane was open and traffic was backed up to Memorial Drive.
Around 6 p.m. the lane was reopened.
Firefighters had to help remove a person from one of the vehicles, and three people were taken to hospital by EMS in stable condition with minor injuries.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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