Kathryn, Alta. - On Sept. 17, 2025, at 10 p.m., Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 566 and Highway 9. A Dodge Ram pickup heading northbound struck a semi truck heading southbound on Highway 9. As a result of the collision, the truck caught on fire.

The semi driver was not injured.

The driver of the truck, a 36-year-old female resident of Hanna, Alta., and an 18-month-old female passenger, were declared deceased at the scene. Two other children were injured and were transported to a Calgary hospital.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation. RCMP sends condolences to the family and friends of everyone involved.