Late on Friday evening Airdrie RCMP said that Highway 567 between Range Road 285 and Range Road 291 had been re-opened after a fatal car collision.

The stretch of highway had been closed for the better part of the afternoon as police along with Fire and Emergency Services, attended a serious collision.

"One person is confirmed deceased. The cause of the collision remains under investigation," a police press release stated. 

Police stated that further updates will be sent when more information becomes available.

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