CPS sees sharp increase in collisions during snowy afternoon
Posted Nov 9, 2014 4:55 pm.
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The winter weather had a clear impact on Calgary roads throughout the day Sunday.
Between 12:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., police reported 207 collisions, including 21 involving injury.
That’s an increase from earlier in the day, when there were 62 collisions between midnight and 10:30 a.m.
Det. Travis Ibach said the usual advice to drivers is always in effect.
“Clean your vehicle and make sure you can see out your windows and make sure snow and ice are off them, give yourself a little extra time to get to your destination, leave a little more room between you and the vehicle in front of you,” he said.
Many of the major thoroughfares saw congestion throughout the day in Calgary.
For example in one stretch of Shaganappi Trail, dozens of vehicles failed to get up the hill between Edgemont and Country Hills Blvds.
Drivers also experienced visibility issues on Alberta highways, outside of the city.
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