As cooler weather arrived, both Legacy and the County of Vermilion responded to motor vehicle collisions during the first week of November.
On Nov. 1, Protective Services – County of Vermilion River responded to numerous calls for service due to weather conditions.
The frozen fog created slick conditions on much of Highway 16 and around Kenilworth Lake. Additionally, dropping temperatures worsened the situation. The combination resulted in several collisions.
“A rash of calls for service came around the lunch hour, sending tones to Vermilion Fire & Rescue Society, Islay Fire, County 9-1 and 9-6, Kitscoty RCMP and Medavie Health Services West – Northeast Alberta EMS,” stated the department. “Thankfully, only one vehicle and driver required attention from a rollover on the eastbound lane near Range Road 40. One patient was treated and transported to hospital.”
They thank the other motorists who stopped to assist and Emcon Services for quick sanding.
Although multiple other calls came in, they did not require emergency services. They also remind people to slow down and drive to the conditions as November starts the colder weather season.
Meanwhile, Legacy Regional fire Chief Dean Peters said they responded to one motor vehicle collision on Nov. 3.
They responded just after the dinner crews responded to the corner of Highway 16 and 419. They helped prepare two victims for transport to hospital while on scene.
Additionally, they provided support services to other emergency services before returning to station.
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