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Edmonton police investigate fatal collision involving fire truck
A minivan that entered an intersection on a red light struck a fire rescue truck in central Edmonton on Tuesday night, killing the minivan's driver, police say.
The Edmonton Police Service said it is investigating a fatal vehicle collision in central Edmonton on Tuesday night, after a minivan struck a fire rescue truck at an intersection. The service said the Major Collision Investigations Section is leading the investigation.1
According to the Edmonton Police Service, it was reported to police at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, that an Edmonton Fire Rescue Services truck was travelling northbound on 101 Street when it was struck by a Kia Sedona minivan. The service said the minivan was travelling eastbound on Kingsway Avenue and had entered the intersection on a red light.1
The driver of the fire truck was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the Edmonton Police Service said. The 44-year-old male driver of the minivan was transported to hospital by EMS, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to the service.1
Investigators believe speed and alcohol were factors in the collision, the Edmonton Police Service said.1
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- Police investigating fatal collision in central Edmonton · Edmonton Police Service
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