REDWATER - Motorists from northeastern Alberta head to and from Edmonton using Highway 28 on Tuesday afternoon can expect delays and detours after an afternoon crash south of the Egremont turnoff, near the Uncle John's Fireworks Store.
Redwater RCMP are reporting that the driver of a pickup truck was killed in a fiery collision with a tanker truck on Highway 28 near the intersection of Township Road 582. The crash happened at about 12:30 pm. The driver of the semi-truck sustained minor physical injuries.
Police report that Redwater RCMP along with Alberta RCMP Traffic Services, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit and emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 28 and Township Road 582 in Thorhild County, involving a pickup truck and a tractor trailer hauling an empty Super B tank. The tractor trailer was fully engulfed in flames due to the impact of the collision, and the adult male driver and lone occupant received minor injuries.
The adult male driver and lone occupant of the pickup truck unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Police say the incident is still under investigation, but initial investigation suggests the southbound pickup truck may have crossed the centre line and collided with the northbound tractor trailer.
Highway 28 at Township Road 582 will remain closed for several hours, as emergency crews and clean up crews are still on scene. Police are asking that motorists avoid the area.
Police say an update will be provided once the Highway becomes passable.
