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AIRDRIE, ALBERTA – On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred between a private vehicle and a fire engine which was responding to an emergency incident.
The collision occurred in the intersection of Yankee valley Boulevard and 8 Street SW. Thankfully there were no injuries reported due to this incident.
The public is reminded that as our city grows, and roadways become busier, the ability for emergency vehicles (fire, police, bylaw, AHS) to respond to emergency incidents has become more challenging.
The following safety information is provided to assist your first responders in providing safe and timely public assistance:
When an emergency vehicle is approaching from any direction with emergency lights and sirens activated, motorists must:
When passing emergency vehicles, including tow trucks, motorists must:
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Media contact:
Deputy Chief Garth Rabel
403.948.8800 ext. 7612