Drumheller RCMP on scene of serious crash east of Strathmore

One person is dead after a crash near Drumheller on Thursday (Nov. 14).

RCMP say they responded to reports of a head-on collision on Highway 9 near Highway 836.

Three local fire departments and EMS also arrived at the scene.

Police discovered that the collision involved a detached semi-truck and a sedan.

The crash led to the highway being shut down for several hours as officers investigated. The highway has since reopened. 

The driver of the sedan, a man from Carbon, Alberta was declared dead at the scene, with two other occupants of the semi-truck being sent to hospital in serious condition.

The driver of the semi-truck only suffered minor injuries. 

Drumheller RCMP continues to investigate the cause of the crash.