Olds fire Chief Justin Andrew says icy road conditions were "a contributing factor" in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2 late in the evening on Christmas Day.
The two-vehicle collision occurred at about 9:50 p.m. south of the Highway 27 overpass.
One person was sent to hospital with minor injuries.
The collision involved a northbound sedan and a semi-trailer.
"A northbound sedan lost control on an icy road surface and struck a northbound semi truck and trailer, causing the sedan to spin out of control and strike the cable barrier fence," Andrew says in a news release.
Andrew says the sedan suffered "extensive damage" which caused northbound traffic to temporarily be rerouted while emergency crews cleaned up the scene and the vehicle was moved.
"The lone occupant of the sedan was transported to Olds Hospital with minor injuries. The semi was not damaged and was able to continue on its way," Andrew says.
"Poor road conditions were a contributing factor (in) this accident and emergency responders remind drivers to drive to the conditions and be prepared for winter survival if an accident were to occur," he adds.
