Serious collision involving nearly 30 vehicles on the QE II near Carstairs

A serious multi vehicle collision took place on Highway 2 near Carstairs involving nearly 30 vehicles on Friday.

Airdrie Rural RCMP and emergency medical services are still on scene of the collision that occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. on Hwy 2 at Hwy 581.

At this time, RCMP estimate that there were between 25-30 vehicles involved. They state one driver was transported by ground ambulance with unknown injuries.

Earlier today, the collision caused the closure of all northbound lanes and traffic to be reduced to one lane going southbound.