UPDATE

Police have cleared the scene and currently have 53-year-old male in custody who is facing the following criminal charges:

• Dangerous Driving
• Refusal to compy with a Breath Demand
• Traffic Safety Act related charges for failing to comply with driver responsibilities involved in an motor vehicle collision

The name of the driver cannot be released at this time, as the charges have not been sworn to in court.

City of Medicine Hat Electrical Utilities remains on scene conducting repairs to power and light standards

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Emergency crews are on scene at an injury collision at the Gershaw Dr SW and Highway?1 interchange. Infrastructure damage at the location is expected to extend the duration of required traffic detours.

Traffic is asked to avoid Gershaw Dr SE between 10 Ave SW and 7 St SW.

Drivers on Highway 3 needing to access eastbound Highway?1 must turn south at 10 Ave and reroute via 16 St SW to Highway?1.

Please follow the directions of police and fire service personnel in the area.

We will provide real-time updates as they become available. Reported injuries are non?life?threatening.