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Tanker crash closes highway

Lac La Biche and Plamondon fire departments, along with Lac La Biche RCMP and ambulance were at the scene of a crash on Hwy. 55 this afternoon just before 3 p.m.

Lac La Biche and Plamondon fire departments, along with Lac La Biche RCMP and ambulance were at the scene of a crash on Hwy. 55 this afternoon just before 3 p.m.

The crash was about 10 kilometres west of Lac La Biche and involved a gasoline tanker truck and at least one other vehicle. RCMP have yet to release details about the crash. The highway was closed as the injured, at least one in serious condition, were taken from the scene. Crews continued to clean up the crash site into the early evening. A local medevac airplane was used to transport at least one person to and Edmonton hospital when it was learned STARS transport was not available.

Check our website for more updates on the crash as the information is received from the RCMP.

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