Stabbing in southeast Calgary possibly fuelled by road rage: police
Calgary police say one person is in serious condition and another has been arrested following a fight on Tuesday afternoon.
Officials tell CTV News that officers were called to the scene, near Barlow Trail and Peigan Trail S.E., around 4:30 p.m.
Police say they responded after receiving information that two men were fighting at the scene of a two-vehicle crash.
Officials say one person was stabbed in the incident.
EMS took the victim, who was in serious, but stable, condition to Foothills Medical Centre.
Police say a suspect has been arrested and the scene has been blocked off for the time being.
The investigation is ongoing.
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