Five People Dead in Two Vehicle Collision South of Millet

From Wetaskiwin RCMP:

Wetaskiwin RCMP remained on scene late last night of a two vehicle collision on Highway 2A at Township Road 472, approximately 5 km south of the Town of Millet, AB.

The highway has since been re-opened.

Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments and Stars Air Ambulance were dispatched with the Wetaskiwin RCMP. Four people were pronounced deceased at the scene, while one was transported to area hospital where they were pronounced deceased. All those deceased were occupants within the same vehicle. The occupant of the second involved vehicle sustained minor injuries, being treated at an area hospital.

Highway 2A at Township Road 472 is impassable and will remain so for several hours. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and no further details are available at this time. An update can be expected when further information becomes available.