Piikani RCMP has closed Highway 3 in both directions after a serious vehicle collision resulting in at least one fatality (Photo: LNN)

By Drew Stremick

UPDATE: HIGHWAY REOPENED

Fatal collision on Highway 3 prompts closure in both directions

Jul 22, 2022 | 3:21 PM

SEE UPDATE: Piikani Nation RCMP release details about Highway 3 collision

BROCKET, AB – The Piikani Nation RCMP has confirmed to LNN that a serious collision occurred on Highway 3 on the east side of the Piikani First Nation early Friday afternoon, July 22, 2022.

Piikani RCMP also confirmed to LNN that there has been a fatality as a result of the collision, although the RCMP could not confirm how many people were involved.

At this time, Highway 3 is closed in both directions and motorists are being asked to find alternative routes.

This story will be updated as more details become available.

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SEE UPDATE: Piikani Nation RCMP release details about Highway 3 collision