UPDATE #2: Grande Prairie Transit is back up and running.
UPDATE: City firefighters also say they’re experiencing an increase in 9-1-1 calls due to crashes and falls from the freezing rain. They ask people to only travel if necessary and to use extreme caution when doing so.
Freezing rain in Grande Prairie this morning has caused roads in and around the city to be extremely icy. RCMP say they have responded to several collisions, including one involving a school bus.
Children are okay and off to school after a school bus collision this morning @GPCSD #gpab https://t.co/GI41ZfYzzB pic.twitter.com/OWK2AdB384
— 2day FM GP Newsroom (@2dayFMNewsGP) January 19, 2017
Police are asking everyone on the road to drive to the conditions, giving extra room for vehicles in front of them in case it’s icy. All city buses are not running as well.
Please be advised that City Transit buses are not running due to road conditions. Please check back for any updates.
— CityofGrandePrairie (@CityofGP) January 19, 2017
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Grande Prairie – Beaverlodge – Valleyview and Peace River – Fairview – High Prairie – Manning regions. The freezing rain in GP started in the 8 a.m. hour this morning and is expected to continue until this afternoon. It’s expected to start in the Peace River area later this morning and last until late this afternoon.
Now this is an icy sidewalk. 🌧😬 #gpab #freezingrain https://t.co/PmuLegokry pic.twitter.com/hTVNaE1WQq
— Todd Smith-Salter (@ToddSmithSalter) January 19, 2017
