Alberta RCMP investigating reports of ‘multiple fatalities’ in crash near Gibbons

The Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Highway 28 near Gibbons, Alberta, resulting in multiple fatalities. The crash prompted the closure of the highway for about six hours on Thursday evening as emergency services responded to the scene.

According to Sturgeon County's social media post, the incident led to "multiple fatalities." Information from 511 Alberta indicated that the crash happened shortly after 5 p.m., prompting authorities to shut down Highway 28 between Highway 28A and 50 Avenue. The highway was reopened around 11 p.m. Thursday.

Details surrounding the crash are expected to be released by the RCMP on Friday. However, the incident has reignited concerns among local residents about the safety of Highway 28. In November 2025, Sturgeon County Mayor Allana Hnatiw had told Global News that "a number of intersections along there where we see high collisions and fatalities," highlighting long-standing community complaints about the lack of adequate traffic controls on the busy route.