1 person in critical condition, stretch of Hwy. 2 closed near Okotoks after serious crash

One person is fighting for their life in hospital and a stretch of Highway 2 is closed south of Calgary after a seriouscrash.

Emergency crews were called to Highway 2 near 338 Avenue, east of Okotoks, around 1:45 p.m. Thursday for a multi-vehicle collision.

Paramedics tell CityNews one person was airlifted to hospital via STARS air ambulance. A second person was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The southbound lanes of Highway 2 are closed at 338 Avenue for the collision clean-up and investigation.

There is no word what caused the crash.

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