1 dead, multiple injured in Stoney Trail collision

One person is dead and multiple others are injured following a multi-vehicle collision on Sunday evening.

Police responded to the collision around 6:15 p.m. on northbound Stoney Trail between 17th Avenue S.W. and Bow Trail S.W. in southwest Calgary.

Police did not confirm the number of vehicles involved, how many people were injured or the severity of their injuries.

Both northbound and southbound traffic are being shut down, police said.

Northbound traffic is being diverted at 17th Avenue S.W. while southbound Stoney Trail traffic is being diverted at Bow Trail S.W.

Police said drivers could expect delays for several hours following the crash.