Three-vehicle crash ties up traffic on Quesnell Bridge

EDMONTON -- Emergency vehicles are on scene after a three-vehicle crash shut down the Quesnell Bridge Monday morning.

The crash involved a semi truck, a Jeep and a GMC. Police said two people were taken to hospital out of precaution but their injuries were not serious.

Drivers reported on Twitter that the incident had backed up traffic on Quesnell bridge and Whitemud Drive, with multiple lanes closed. Just after 12:30 p.m., police said the scene would be cleared shortly.

Until then, westbound drivers were being asked to stay far left to avoid the crash.

Witnesses reported seeing a school bus involved in the crash, but police on scene later confirmed the bus had just pulled over for the crash scene.

Yikes that doesn't look good. It appears as though an SUV and a small school bus have been in an accident going westbound on whitemud just before Fox drive. Many ambulances & fire trucks on scene. Drive careful peeps. #yegtraffic #yegweather #yeg

— EH~WYNNER (@aWYNNING) January 20, 2020

WB Whitemud on the Quesnell Bridge, MVC. Stay far left to avoid. via @CTNCalgary (10:26am) #yegtraffic

— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) January 20, 2020

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  First responders blocked several lanes of Quesnell Bridge due to a collision Monday. Jan. 20, 2020. (CTV News Edmonton)