Southbound QEII reopened north of Airdrie after truck and boat catch fire

CALGARY -- A section of the QEII Highway was closed near Carstairs on Wednesday afternoon as crews responded to a fire.

According to 511 Alberta, the fire occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway near Carstairs, about three kilometres south of the Highway 581 junction.

A truck and boat were seen engulfed in flames shortly after 1:30 p.m.

The scene was cleared just before 4:30 p.m. and motorists are being advised to keep to the left and expect delays if travelling in the area.

Update: SB QEII, 3km south of jct Hwy581 near Carstairs, vehicle fire has been cleared. Expect delays as traffic clears the area. (4:28pm) #ABRoads https://t.co/DJ3hYm50Bg

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