UPDATE 4:07 January 26, 2022:

On Jan. 26, 2022 at 12:52 p.m., Ponoka RCMP were dispatched to a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 2, just south of Highway 611 in the southbound lanes.

The collision involves a semi-tractor trailer and a car.

One occupant of the car has been transported to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance, the other passenger of the car has been transported to an area hospital by Emergency Medical Services.

Southbound traffic on Highway 2 is being diverted around the collision scene and is expected to continue for several hours.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area an plan an alternate route.

The collision remains under investigation however road conditions are believed a contributing factor. The RCMP Traffic Analyst is assisting in the investigation.

 

Original Post 1:31PM on January 26, 2022. 

STARS Air Ambulance has been dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle collision in the Ponoka area.

Screenshot of Tweet from Stars Air Ambulance that reads 'STAR-3 (Edmonton) has been dispatched for a scene call emergency in the Ponoka, AB area.'

Highway II heading Southbound from Highway 611 is currently closed. Travelers will need to consider taking an alternative route.

A map indicating where the collision had occured.