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Be prepared to detour between the 507 junction and Cowley on Highway 3 near Pincher Creek.
March 2, 2023

Multi-vehicle pile-up closes Highway 3 at Cowley

Laurie Tritschler
Shootin’ the Breeze Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Cleanup is underway on Highway 3 west of Pincher Creek, between the 507 junction and Cowley

First responders have shut down Highway 3 near the Village of Cowley following a multiple-car pile-up.
Pincher Creek Emergency Services announced the closure shortly before 11 a.m., citing the need to protect service members.

Details are sparse at this point, and Shootin’ the Breeze is awaiting comment from PCES Chief Pat Neumann as well as Pincher Creek RCMP.

PCES reported a multi-car collision on the highway at Pincher Station late Wednesday night. Shootin’ the Breeze is awaiting comment on that incident as well.

Emergency Services are recommending that motorists avoid Highway 3 between Pincher Station and Cowley.

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