Worker hospitalized after van hits daycare west of Edmonton
On June 4, 2026, a van crashed into Young Champions Daycare located on 48 Street in Stony Plain, a community west of Edmonton. The incident left one worker temporarily trapped inside the building. Emergency crews responded to the scene and freed the worker, who was subsequently hospitalized with injuries that have not been disclosed. The daycare was operating at the time of the crash, but no children were reported injured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and the driver of the van remained at the scene. The community has expressed concern over the safety of the area, and local officials are calling for a review of traffic measures near childcare facilities. The worker's condition is being monitored, and further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
