One dead in crash involving motorcycle west of Calgary

One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle west of Calgary on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to Lower Springbank Road and Township Road 242, just west of Stoney Trail, around 3:30 p.m. for a serious collision.

Paramedics tell CityNews one person was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no word on other injuries.

Lower Springbank Road is closed in both directions and motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Police say they expect the road closures to remain in place for some time.

The investigation is ongoing.

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