At 7:30 a.m., police shut down a section of Deerfoot Trail for the collision.
EMS told CTV News that two people, each the single occupant of their vehicle, were taken to Foothills Medical Centre.
One patient was in serious but stable condition while the other was in stable, non-life-threatening condition.
"One man was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No other injures were reported and the other motorists stayed at the scene," police said in a statement.
By about 8:30 a.m., traffic could be seen driving past the scene once again.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Traffic Congestion
Police confirmed one person was sent to hospital from the incident. A Calgary police spokesperson told Postmedia that traffic delays will be “massive,” and urged those affected by the delays to be patient.
The crash took place at approximately 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Northbound Deerfoot Trail is closed before Memorial, and though the Southbound lanes remain open, police warned motorists to expect significant delays.
Impact on Traffic
Images from traffic cameras in the area appear to show a vehicle sitting on its roof.
Social Media Updates
Several social media updates were posted about the collision, including this one from a local traffic reporter:
UPDATE: Traffic incident on NB Deerfoot Tr approaching 16 Ave NE, NB Deerfoot Tr is closed at 16 Ave, please use alternate route. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/N6d48sYXLt
Investigating the Cause
Calgary emergency crews are on the scene of a vehicle collision on Deerfoot Trail at 16th Avenue N.E. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story.
Closing Thoughts
The collision serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of reckless driving. It is hoped that investigations will determine the cause of the collision and that all those involved will make a full recovery.
