UPDATE: Jan. 30, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Fox Creek RCMP are updating that they are slowly making progress with vehicles clearing the road.
Upon initial arrival, Fox Creek RCMP say they stopped traffic until they could properly assess the collision and any drivers and passengers for their condition.
Currently, Mounties note there is a southbound lane which is open, and crews are working on a diversion to allow northbound traffic a way through.
Sgt. Brand of the Fox Creek RCMP has a message for semi drivers coming through the area, “Take the time to chain up in these conditions, the hills can be quite slippery and there is no chance of stopping.”
Additionally, Fox Creek RCMP have also had to deal with drivers on their cell phones as they pass emergency responders. Police say one violation ticket has already been given, “And we will do more if we have to,” said Sgt. Brand.
Mounties say violation tickets were given to one semi driver from the collision for following too closely and not driving for the road conditions.
Crews and RCMP are still on scene, so community members are asked to give emergency responders room if they need to move and to continue being patient while they try to get traffic moving.
(Fox Creek RCMP)
(Fox Creek RCMP)
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Fox Creek RCMP say they have been responding to multiple collisions in the north and southbound lanes of Highway 43 in the area of Two Creeks, Alta on Thursday, noting icy road conditions are a significant factor.
Fox Creek Mounties are reporting several semi trucks and other various vehicles involved and the entire roadway impassable at this time.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area, to find alternative routes, and to give plenty of space and time to all first responders on scene while RCMP attempt to help clear lanes for traffic.
Fox Creek RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to this or other incidents, are asked to please contact the Fox Creek RCMP at 780-622-3740 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
