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By Chris Brown

Dust warning, near-zero visibility

RCMP responding to collisions on Highway 3

Feb 7, 2022 | 2:09 PM

Alberta Emergency Alert has issued a dust warning for in the Municipal District of Taber and police say they are responding to multiple calls of collisions and near-zero visibility in the town and the highway.

The alert says there is a strong wind storm, carrying dust and sand east of the McCain’s plant and the Chin potato domes on Highway 3.

“Visibility is very poor and Highway 3 is closed between Range Road 185 to 190. Traffic on Highway 3 is being detoured. Please avoid travel in this area,” reads the warning.

The Taber Police Service says emergency crews are at the scene of a collision near Chin at about 1 p.m.

Motorists and residents are asked to check 511 Alberta for the most up to date information on highway conditions.

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