Emergency Crews Responding to Collision at Young Champions Daycare
FINAL UPDATE AT 3:30 PM JUNE 4, 2026
All roads have reopened.
At the time of the collision, there were 18 children and two adults inside Young Champions Daycare. No children were injured.
Two adults sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital. The injured individuals were a daycare employee and the driver of the vehicle.
The Stony Plain Fire Department rescued the daycare employee from the rubble and extricated the driver from the vehicle.
The Town thanks the employees of Young Champions Daycare, emergency responders, and partner agencies for their swift actions throughout this incident. We also thank residents, businesses, and motorists for avoiding the area and for their patience and cooperation.
As this is now an active RCMP investigation, no further updates will be provided by the Town.
Anyone with dashcam or video footage from the area of 48 Street and 50 Avenue between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. is asked to contact the Parkland RCMP non-emergency line at 825-220-7267.
All roads have reopened.
At the time of the collision, there were 18 children and two adults inside Young Champions Daycare. No children were injured.
Two adults sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital. The injured individuals were a daycare employee and the driver of the vehicle.
The Stony Plain Fire Department rescued the daycare employee from the rubble and extricated the driver from the vehicle.
The Town thanks the employees of Young Champions Daycare, emergency responders, and partner agencies for their swift actions throughout this incident. We also thank residents, businesses, and motorists for avoiding the area and for their patience and cooperation.
As this is now an active RCMP investigation, no further updates will be provided by the Town.
Anyone with dashcam or video footage from the area of 48 Street and 50 Avenue between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. is asked to contact the Parkland RCMP non-emergency line at 825-220-7267.
UPDATE AT 2:10 PM JUNE 4, 2026
ATCO Gas has successfully shut off the gas supply, and there is no longer a risk associated with the damaged gas line. Repair work will continue.
Residents who were evacuated as a precaution have been cleared to return home.
All children who were relocated to the Stony Plain Community Centre have now been picked up by their parents or guardians.
Current road closures and traffic restrictions remain in effect while RCMP and traffic analysts continue their investigation. Stony Plain Enforcement Services continues to assist with traffic management in the area.
The Stony Plain Fire Department will remain on scene until the incident scene has been cleared.
Motorists are asked to continue avoiding the area. Another update will be provided once the roadways have reopened.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
ATCO Gas has successfully shut off the gas supply, and there is no longer a risk associated with the damaged gas line. Repair work will continue.
Residents who were evacuated as a precaution have been cleared to return home.
All children who were relocated to the Stony Plain Community Centre have now been picked up by their parents or guardians.
Current road closures and traffic restrictions remain in effect while RCMP and traffic analysts continue their investigation. Stony Plain Enforcement Services continues to assist with traffic management in the area.
The Stony Plain Fire Department will remain on scene until the incident scene has been cleared.
Motorists are asked to continue avoiding the area. Another update will be provided once the roadways have reopened.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
UPDATE AT 12:45 PM JUNE 4, 2026
Emergency crews remain on scene as a result of a gas line strike that occurred during the incident response.
ATCO Gas is on site and working to address the damaged gas line. As a precaution, residents east of the daycare including buildings and homes have been self evacuated.
Children from Young Champions Daycare were relocated to the Stony Plain Community Centre for parent reunification. Most children have already been picked up by their parents or guardians.
Two adult injuries have been reported. Both individuals were transported to hospital by ambulance.
RCMP, the Stony Plain Fire Department, ATCO Gas, EMS, Community Peace Officers, and Town staff remain on scene.
Current road closures and lane restrictions are expected to remain in place for at least four more hours while repairs to the gas line are completed.
RCMP continue to investigate.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
UPDATE AT 12:09 PM JUNE 4, 2026
Traffic impacts in the area include:
• 48 Street is closed in the northbound direction between 50 Avenue and 52 Avenue.
• 50 Avenue is closed between the Public Works Building and 48 Street.
• Southbound traffic on 48 Street is reduced to a single lane between 49 Avenue and 53 Avenue.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow emergency personnel to work safely and efficiently.
ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE
Emergency crews are responding to a collision involving a vehicle and Young Champions Daycare along 48 Street in Stony Plain.
The Stony Plain Fire Department and emergency response partners are on scene managing the incident. Firefighters are currently conducting an emergency rescue operation involving one individual.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to work safely and efficiently.
Parents of children at Young Champions Daycare are being contacted directly. Those affected are asked to follow instructions provided by daycare staff and emergency personnel.
These are all the details available to the Town at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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