Two occupants of an SUV involved in a highway collision with a semi-truck last night were transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according to an update from RCMP.
A Nov. 2 press release from Cochrane RCMP stated the injured occupants were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
"Weather and road conditions were the main contributing factor in the collision," the release stated.
The incident was one of many reported in Cochrane and west Rocky View County on Nov. 1 between 4 and 9 p.m., when heavy snowfall and icy conditions led to a plethora of motor vehicle collisions. Cochrane RCMP's press release indicated officers responded to 15 collisions in those five hours, ranging from single-vehicle rollovers to multi-vehicle pile-ups.
"As the poor weather conditions continue today with icy roads, snow, wind and limited visibility, motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving, or stay home if travel is not absolutely necessary," the release stated.
ORIGINAL STORY: (Nov. 1, 8 p.m.)
Cochrane RCMP are currently on scene at a two-vehicle collision between a Semi hauling a trailer and a SUV.
According to a Nov. 1 press release from Cochrane RCMP, the collision scene is described between Ridge Road and Hermitage Road (Range Road 50) along Highway 1.
"Multiple collisions are being reported in the Cochrane area due to changes to weather and surface road conditions," the release stated.
RCMP's release states traffic will be slowed along Highway 1A and Highway 1 through Cochrane as members of the RCMP and area emergency service personnel respond to incoming reports of collisions and vehicles in the ditch.
"Motorists are asked to drive with extreme caution, black ice and changing conditions are impacting visibility and surface traction on the road," they stated.
The RCMP Collision Reconstructionist is attending the scene, while Emergency medical services are presently on scene. RCMP are asking people to avoid that area if possible.
