UPDATE

Both directions of Highway 1A have reopened and traffic has resumed. 

Original story follows. 

Cochrane RCMP have closed both directions of Highway 1A in Cochrane due to a motor vehicle collision.

West bound traffic is being stopped and turned off onto fifth Ave and east bound traffic is being stopped at the highway 1A/22 intersection.

An officer on site said crews are currently working to reopen the highway and until then they ask motorists to use alternate routes if possible. 

More details to come.

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