Ambulance and farm tractor involved in serious collision east of Beiseker

Mounties responded to a collision between a farm tractor and an ambulance at about 1pm on Tuesday, June 9th.

It happened just east of Beiseker near the intersection of Highway 9 and Range Road 254.

The ambulance had its emergency equipment activated as it was transporting a patient, according to police.

Airdrie RCMP say STARS Air Ambulance was called in to take the patient to hospital in critical condition. The two EMS personnel – the driver and the one tending to the patient in the back of the ambulance – suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized in stable condition.

The farm tractor operator did not require hospitalization.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

Continue Reading

cklj Now playing play

ckjx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

Latest News

Innovative AI research being presented by Olds College student at agricultural conference in Brazil

An Olds College student will be going global next week to present his groundbreaking work on machine learning.

30th anniversary for BMO Farm Family Awards, MV County’s Packer Family among winners for 2026

For three decades southern Alberta farm families have been recognized through a partnership between BMO and the Calgary Stampede.

Flip-flop into happiness: Park Parties in Olds every Thursday throughout the summer

You know that summer is officially here when we are talking about Park Parties in the Town of Olds.

Cochrane RCMP investigation into alleged online child luring leads to arrest at Calgary residence

A 29-year-old Calgary man faces charges following a Cochrane RCMP investigation.

Something wicked this way comes: Alberta Canola reporting Cabbage Seedpod Weevil as far north as Lacombe

Alberta Canola is warning growers about a pest that could be expanding further into central parts of the province this year.
- Advertisement -