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After seven people were killed and 101 impaired drivers were removed from Alberta roads during the 2024 Canada Day long weekend, the RCMP are once again reminding motorists to plan ahead and avoid driving while impaired. File Photo / Discover Airdrie
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After seven people were killed and 101 impaired drivers were removed from Alberta roads during the 2024 Canada Day long weekend, the RCMP are once again reminding motorists to plan ahead and avoid driving while impaired. File Photo / Discover Airdrie
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An RCMP vehicle is shown during a previous traffic response. Officers were on scene Tuesday morning following a collision on Highway 1 eastbound near Highway 468. File photo/PortageOnline
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UPDATE: The stretch of highway was reopened around 1:40 p.m.

A motor vehicle collision has shut down the eastbound lanes of Highway 1 about three kilometres east of Highway 468.

The right lane is currently closed, and traffic is down to one lane.

The incident was first reported just after 8 a.m. this morning.

Drivers should expect delays in the area and use caution while crews respond.

Further updates will follow as they become available.

Map highlighting the area of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 1 eastbound near Highway 468.
A map shows the location of a collision on Highway 1 eastbound, approximately three kilometres east of Highway 468. Courtesy Manitoba 511

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