UPDATE: 8:45 am: The Highway 597 QE2 overpass, also known as the Aspelund Road, has been reopened after an earlier two-vehicle collision that sent two people to the hospital with injuries.

We will update you on their condition as the information becomes available. 

 

UPDATE: 7:50 am:  We are hearing reports that the east side toward Blackfalds is open, but the west side of the overpass is still closed at this time.

 

7:15 am: Blackfalds RCMP is reporting a major collision on Highway 597 QE2 overpass, also known as the Aspelund Road, and they are asking people to avoid the area.

The road is currently closed in both directions and will be for some time as emergency crews asses the situation.

Stay tuned to Sunny 94 and we will provide you will updates as they become available. 

Police on scene at the highway 597/Aspelund Road overpass diverting traffic.
Traffic on the QE2 is not affected at this time.