Two pedestrians were hit in downtown Calgary

Emergency crews responded to two pedestrian incidents in downtown Calgary early Tuesday morning.

Calgary Fire, Police and EMS responded to 5th Avenue and 5th Street as well as 5th Avenue and 6th Street.

ALERT: Emergency services were called to assist a pedestrian involved in an incident at 5th Avenue at 6th Street. EB left lane blocking. Please slow down and watch fellow Calgarians. #yyctraffic #ycroads pic.twitter.com/dzSoQKAOt4

— YYC Transport (@yyctransport) April 16, 2024

ALERT: Emergency services are assisting a pedestrian involved in an incident on 5th Avenue at 5th Street. Right lane blocking. Please slow down and watch fellow Calgarians. #yyctraffic #ycroads pic.twitter.com/u96Ab1vbKT

— YYC Transport (@yyctransport) April 16, 2024

The first incident was reported to the city at 8:30 a.m. and the second at 8:45 a.m.

Eastbound traffic was affected in the left and right lanes.

The collision at 5th Avenue and 6th Street was cleared about 45 minutes after it was first reported.

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