Cochrane RCMP along with Turner Valley RCMP are responding to a serious collision.

It's on Hwy. 40, approximately 13 kilometres north of Hwy. 541 and it happened at around 11:30 a.m.

Drivers are being asked to avoid travel along Hwy 40 until further notice. They're being asked to travel on Hwy 22 instead. 

Investigators say because this collision is in a remote location, information at this time is limited. 

There's heavy smoke in the area, and STARS has been unable to land safely in the reported area.

There's no word yet on how many vehicles or how many people are involved in this crash. 

An RCMP Collision Analyst has been called out. 

Cochrane RCMP are investigating.