Multi-vehicle crash clears on southbound Deerfoot

(City of Calgary)

By News Staff

Posted Aug 21, 2026 4:37 pm.

Last Updated Aug 21, 2026 4:35 pm.

A multi-vehicle collision on Deerfoot Trail that caused major delays during the Friday afternoon rush has cleared.

Calgary police say a crash involving at least two vehicles occurred in the southbound lanes of Deerfoot near Peigan Trail SE around 3:40 p.m.

Two people suffered minor injuries, according to police.

The two left southbound lanes were blocked as crews responded to the collision. All lanes reopened before 5:30 p.m.

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