A construction worker and a driver sustained injuries in a crash on Highway 16 in Edmonton on Thursday morning, May 28, 2026. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highways 16 and 60, involving an SUV and a scissor lift work platform.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find both vehicles damaged. The construction worker, who was operating the scissor lift, and the driver of the SUV were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have not released their names or conditions.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Traffic in the area was disrupted for several hours as crews worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the incident.
This incident highlights the dangers faced by construction workers on roadways. The scissor lift was being used for maintenance work at the intersection at the time of the crash. Officials remind drivers to remain vigilant and slow down in construction zones.
