Calgary SE Deerfoot crash sends 2 to hospital in critical condition

Two people were rushed to hospital in critical condition after their vehicle lost control and struck the overpass on southbound Deerfoot Trail in southeast Calgary Sunday. Phoenix Phillips reports.

By Alejandro Melgar

Posted Aug 17, 2025 2:32 pm.

Last Updated Aug 17, 2025 11:50 pm.

Two people are in critical condition after their vehicle lost control and struck the overpass on southbound Deerfoot Trail in southeast Calgary Sunday.

Calgary police say it happened at around 1:30 p.m. on Deerfoot Trail at Cranston Avenue, approaching Seton Boulevard.

Officers say one of the two occupants was ejected from the vehicle in the incident.

The two in critical condition have been rushed to the hospital.

EMS with a stretcher at the scene of a crash on Deerfoot Trail SE in Calgary on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 — EMS with a stretcher at the scene of a crash on Deerfoot Trail SE in Calgary on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Noah Laycock, CityNews image)

Southbound Deerfoot Trail was closed between Stoney Trail and Cranston Boulevard/Seton Boulevard SE for several hours. The roads reopened around 8 p.m.

Calgary police are asking motorists to avoid the area until roads reopen.

Listen to 660 NewsRadio every 10 minutes on the ones for traffic updates. You can also follow us for traffic and news updates on X @CityNewsCalgary or @NewsRadioCGY.

Emergency crews at the scene of a crash where a vehicle lost control on Deerfoot Trail SE in Calgary on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Noah Laycock, CItyNews image)

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