The RCMP is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 3. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

RCMP investigating fatal collision in Crowsnest Pass

Jul 18, 2024 | 12:05 PM

LUNDBRECK, AB – The RCMP says one person was killed in a collision Wednesday evening.

Officers were called to an area of Highway 3 near Range Road 25 just west of Lundbreck at approximately 7:43 p.m. on July 17, 2024.

According to the initial investigation, a SUV crossed the centre line and collided head-on with a bus.

The driver of the SUV, a 44-year-old woman from Fernie, B.C. died on scene.

There were 27 passengers on the bus. Two were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while six others received minor injuries.

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The highway was closed for several hours while emergency crews responded.

The RCMP is continuing to investigate.

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