From Olds RCMP – At 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning, Olds RCMP were dispatched to a serious single vehicle collision on Highway 2 near Highway 27 over pass.  It was determined on scene that two persons were deceased.

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The collision involved a single passenger vehicle.  The vehicle left the road surface and came to rest against the overpass.  Other occupants were transported via ambulance to a hospital with undetermined injuries.

The RCMP Collision Analyst is on scene in order to conduct an investigation into the cause of this collision.  Members of the neighbouring detachment, Didsbury are also assisting on scene.

Traffic is moving slowly in both directions on one lane of travel.  It is anticipated that the area will be open fully within a few hours.

Further updates will only be provided if new information becomes available.