A woman and two children have passed away following a Highway 16 collision last night west of Lloydminster.
RCMP say a 37-year-old Vermilion woman was killed after the SUV she was driving crossed an intersection and was struck by a westbound semi on Highway 16 near Kitscoty Thursday evening.
The collision occurred at about 7:19 p.m., with the SUV travelling south near the RR 14 intersection.
Three children were taken to hospital in critical condition. Police say two of the children, aged five and nine, later died from their injuries, while an eight-year-old remains in critical condition.
The westbound lane of Hwy 16 was closed for several hours, and eastbound travel was reduced to one lane.
The investigation is ongoing, but RCMP say neither speed nor alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision. Highway 16 has since reopened to traffic.
