Vehicle submerged  in irrigation canal (File image)

By Brian Konrad

3 people killed in early morning mishap in Cypress County

Jul 31, 2023 | 11:56 AM

CYPRESS COUNTY, AB. — Two people from Medicine Hat and a third from Swift Current, lost their lives in an early morning single vehicle accident in Cypress County.

Redcliff RCMP were called at around 1 o’clock this morning to a report that a vehicle had left the Holsom Road and entered the St. Mary’s Irrigation District Canal west of Medicine Hat.

There were four people in the vehicle, one was able to get out and get to a nearby residence where 911 was called.

Cypress County Fire, along with Medicine Hat Fire Aquatic Rescue and EMS were dispatched.

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The vehicle was located submerged on its roof.

MHFD Aquatic Rescue entered the water and was able to determine the 3 occupants were still inside the vehicle.

A 28-year-old male resident of Medicine Hat, a 21-year-old female resident of Swift Current, SK., and a 21-year-old female resident of Medicine Hat, were declared deceased at the scene.

The RCMP Collision Reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation continues. No further details will be released