Airdrie RCMP are advising that road conditions are very poor Saturday afternoon.
Gusting north winds and blowing snow have caused multiple collisions on the QEII, they said in a media release.
The southbound lanes of the highway in Airdrie were blocked, and traffic was at a standstill around 12:30 p.m.
Calgary EMS said the collision involved 15 vehicles and they transported five adults listed in stable, non-life threatening condition to either the Airdrie Urgent Care Centre or hospitals in Calgary.
One child was also transported to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in stable non-life threatening condition.
At the time of the collisions, roads were icy and visibility was very poor, with white-out conditions.
Several hours later there were still long lines of traffic in the southbound lanes.
Motorists are being asked to avoid travel if possible.
SB QEII near jct Hwy566, north of Calgary - multiple MVCs. Traffic is at a stand still. Road conditions are icy and visibility is poor. Avoid travel until conditions improve. (12:38pm) #ABRoads #yyctraffic
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) February 1, 2025
