Send this page to someone via email

Three men were injured after two semi trucks crashed about 17 kilometres east of Calgary, on Highway 22X and Highway 791 on Wednesday night, EMS said.

Emergency services from Rocky View County responded to the multi-vehicle crash at around 9:30 p.m, police said.

Three people were injured after a crash on Highway 22X and Highway 791 on Wednesday night, EMS said. Loren Andreae/Global News

Two of the victims, one of whom was flown by STARS air ambulance to a Calgary hospital, were in critical, life-threatening condition, EMS confirmed.

Story continues below advertisement

The other victim had non-life threatening injuries, EMS added.

Three people were injured after a crash on Highway 22X and Highway 791 on Wednesday night, EMS said. Loren Andreae/Global News

RCMP said they do not recommend travelling in the area.

“Snowstorms in southern Alberta have continued to create extreme driving conditions on both Highways 22X and Highway 791,” RCMP said in a news release. Tweet This

Check 511 Alberta for updates on highway conditions.

Hwy22X at the jct of Hwy791, south of Indus, MVC causing delays in both directions. Updates will be provided once available. (9:48pm) #ABRoads #yyctraffic — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) October 4, 2018