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Scene cleared after serious crash closes eastbound lanes of Hwy. 1A near Cochrane

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The eastbound lanes of Highway 1A between Centre Avenue and Second Avenue in Cochrane were reopened Tuesday night after being closed earlier due to a serious crash between a dump truck and a car.

Both drivers were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Police initially said significant traffic delays were  expected for several hours and motorists were advised to avoid the area. At 8:15 p.m., the Cochrane RCMP released an update stating that the collision scene was clear and the road passable.

The investigation into the collision continues.