Calgary Deerfoot SE and 34 Ave reopened after fatal crash

Deerfoot Trail and 34 avenue is closed due an ongoing police incident. (YYC Transportation)

Posted Jan 24, 2023 7:11 pm.

Last Updated Jan 25, 2023 6:26 am.

Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail SE going northbound and 34 Avenue reopened early Wednesday morning after a fatal crash.

The road was closed for hours as police investigated.

In the SE, a police incident has NB Deerfoot CLOSED just past Peigan Tr. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/ohGuzLPjya

— CityNews Calgary Traffic (@CityNews660) January 25, 2023

It’s unclear what led to the crash or if anyone else was hurt.

Traffic was almost backed up to Glenmore Trail overnight.

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