Dark smoke seen as oil tanker semi truck crashes northeast of Edmonton
Posted August 31, 2025 10:57 am.
Last Updated August 31, 2025 12:53 pm.
RCMP has closed part of Highway 855 as an oil tanker semi truck crashed.
Emergency vehicles responded to the scene along Highway 855 near Township Road 580 and found a single-vehicle collision involving a semi truck, which was on fire.
Mounties have confirmed that no injuries were reported and that fire crews were working to contain the fire.
Traffic along Highway 855 is being redirected. As of 12:45 p.m., cleanup at the scene was still ongoing, but single-lane alternating traffic had started.
RCMP says more information will be provided later, once the Highway reopens.
