RCMP respond to 149 collisions due to poor conditions
Posted January 17, 2025 10:35 am.
Alberta RCMP are stressing the importance of its advisory not to travel in poor conditions, after officers responded to 149 collisions between 12 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 8 a.m. on Jan. 17.
“RCMP is stressing that when it is advised to not travel, please take this advice. You are not only putting your own life at risk, but also risking other lives, including all first responders. Please drive responsibly and safely,” the police service said in a statement.
On Thursday evening, Mounties issued a warning stressing to stay off of roads across the province due to poor and worsening conditions.
However, many drivers still took to Alberta highways.
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Of the 149 collisions reported, six resulted in injuries. RCMP expect that number to grow over the next few days as reports continue to be made to various detachments.
The majority of collisions happened within central Alberta, where there 71; of those, three involved injuries.
Eastern Alberta reported 28 collisions, western Alberta reported 26, and southern Alberta reported 24.
