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Collision claims four lives in Rocky View County
Four people have died as a result of a collision in Rocky View County at Highway 9 and Highway 564 after a semi-truck collided with an SUV. Strathmore Mounties said that they were called to the scene at approximately 10 a.m., after receiving reports of a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 564. "Upon arrival, emergency crews observed that the semi-truck hauling a grain trailer and a small SUV had collided at the intersection." While police continue to remain on the scene to investigate, they believe that the semi-truck, which had been travelling south on Highway 9, collided with the SUV after it rolled from the stop sign executing a Northbound turn. "Both vehicles came to rest in the Southeast ditch of the intersection. The 68-year-old male driver of the truck was able to escape before the fire," police stated. All four occupants of the SUV, a 62-year-old female from Calgary; a 38-year-old male from Calgary and an adult male and female in their early 60s from the Philippines were deceased at the scene. "The driver of the semi-truck, sustained minor injuries and was assessed by EMS on scene." RCMP will remain on the scene for several hours investigating with the support of the Collision Reconstructionist. Police underlined that although early in the investigation police believe that the semi-truck struck the SUV as it rolled through the stop sign. "RCMP express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased." Traffic flow is returning in the area though motorists are advised to drive with caution as police continue to investigate. end your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM DiscoverAirdrie encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverAirdrie app. For breaking news, weather and contest alerts, click here.