Fiery collision between vehicle and Valley Line LRT shuts down Whitemud overpass - BERITAJA

A fiery collision betwixt a Valley Line LRT train and what appears to beryllium a Tesla conveyance has unopen down a awesome overpass successful southbound Edmonton.

The clang Tuesday day happened astatine the 75/66 Street overpass complete Whitemud Drive.

The conveyance appeared to beryllium destroyed by the impact, which led to a occurrence that sent thick, achromatic fume billowing into the sky.

The Edmonton Police Service said the pursuing roadworthy closures were successful effect for the foreseeable future:

• 66 Street northbound being diverted onto 41 Avenue
• 75 Street southbound being diverted onto 51 Avenue
• Both onramps from Whitemud Drive eastbound and westbound onto 66/75 Street are closed

Police said Whitemud Drive eastbound and westbound is unaffected.

No different specifications connected the clang are available.  The low-floor train statement from Mill Woods to downtown is operated by TransEd.

BERITAJA has reached retired to TransEd, the City of Edmonton, and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. This communicative will beryllium updated arsenic much accusation becomes available.

More to come…