1 dead after crash outside of Edmonton
Mayerthorpe RCMP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Thursday and one death has been confirmed.
At around 9 a.m. a collision involving a car and a semi-tractor happened on Highway 43 at the Nakota Crossing near Glenevis, Alta.
Westbound traffic on Highway 43 was rerouted for most of the day as crews investigated the crash. All lanes reopened after 6:30 p.m.
Police say an update will be released when further information is available.
Mayerthorpe is about 136 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
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