On August 27, 2023, at 8:30 p.m., Ponoka RCMP received reports of a single vehicle collision on Highway 2a North of Ponoka.

Upon arrival, officers located 2 men suffering from apparent stab wounds. RCMP believe that the crash occurred due to a fight within the moving vehicle.

Both males were transported to hospital where they remain in stable condition.

Ponoka RCMP arrested one occupant however they were later released without charges.

RCMP continue the investigation into this incident.

If you have any information about this incident or those responsible, please call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4471 . If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

 

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