Emergency crews are on the scene of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 20 in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. The Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to the call on the morning of January 25, 2026, and is asking drivers to stay away from the area while they work. This intersection is a busy spot for people driving between Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House.
The Sylvan Lake RCMP and ambulance crews are also at the site to help those involved and keep traffic moving as safely as possible. According to 511 Alberta, there are significant delays, and motorists are being asked to take other routes like Highway 11A or local side roads. Police have not yet said how many people were hurt or what caused the crash.
This part of the road has been a focus of the Highway 11 Twinning Project, which is a provincial plan to make the highway safer by adding more lanes. Local emergency services expect the area to remain busy for several hours while they clear the vehicles and debris from the road.
