Motorcyclist killed in Highway 40 crash near Kananaskis, two hurt
The collision happened near the Opal day-use area in Spray Valley Provincial Park, prompting an emergency response to the busy Kananaskis Country route.
Why it matters
The crash highlights ongoing safety concerns on Highway 40, a heavily traveled route through Kananaskis Country popular with tourists and outdoor recreationists.
A motorcyclist was killed and two other people were sent to hospital following a crash on Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country on Friday, July 10.
The collision occurred near the Opal day-use area in Spray Valley Provincial Park, a popular stretch of highway used by visitors accessing the region's parks and recreation areas.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, though further details on the cause of the crash and the condition of the two hospitalized individuals were not immediately available.
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