Motorists traveling along Anthony Henday Drive experienced significant delays on Wednesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle collision that forced the closure of westbound lanes near Rabbit Hill Road.
Traffic authorities confirmed that lanes 1 and 2 westbound were shut down as emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene. The closures created heavy congestion across southwest Edmonton, particularly during peak travel hours, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes where possible.
Emergency personnel were on-site managing traffic flow, assisting those involved, and ensuring the safety of other road users while recovery operations were underway. At this time, officials have not disclosed the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were sustained.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Commuters passing through the area are urged to exercise caution, reduce speed near emergency scenes, and follow directions from traffic control officers as cleanup efforts continue.
Updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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