UPDATE:

One northbound lane is now open, all the other lanes remain the same.

ORIGINAL:

Airdrie Rural RCMP,  Didsbury RCMP and emergency medical services are currently on scene to a serious multi-vehicle collision.

The collision occurred around 11:25 am on Highway 2 at Highway 581 by Carstairs.

Northbound lanes are currently closed. Southbound traffic has been reduced to one lane.

RCMP are encouraging motorists to avoid travel in this area.

More updates to come when made available.

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