Daycare Evacuated After Van Crashes into Stony Plain Building

Community Safety Alert – Stony Plain, Alberta

On the morning of June 4, 2026, a van collided with a daycare building in Stony Plain, Alberta, prompting an emergency response from Parkland RCMP and local first responders. The incident occurred at approximately 10:55 a.m. near the intersection of 50 Avenue and 48 Street.

All children inside the facility were quickly evacuated by daycare staff and accounted for before police arrived. One staff member from the daycare was injured and transported to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Due to a resulting gas leak, authorities have ordered an evacuation of the building and are restricting public access in the immediate area.

Official Incident Details

According to information provided by Parkland RCMP, the following details are confirmed at this time:

• On June 4, 2026, at about 10:55 a.m., a van collided with a daycare facility in Stony Plain near 50 Avenue and 48 Street.
• Daycare staff had already evacuated the children from the building before police arrived, and all children were reported to be safely accounted for.
• One daycare employee sustained injuries and was taken to hospital; the injuries are described as non-life-threatening.
• The driver of the van has been taken into custody and is undergoing a medical assessment.
• Due to a gas leak linked to the collision, the daycare building has been fully evacuated as a safety precaution.
• Police are asking the public to avoid 48 Street from 50 Avenue to 51 Avenue to allow emergency personnel and utility crews to work safely.
• Parkland RCMP indicate that further updates will be shared as additional verified information becomes available.

Parents and guardians in the area who are concerned about children attending daycare in Stony Plain should follow instructions from daycare operators and local authorities regarding reunification procedures, as police are coordinating with staff to connect children with their families.

Residents looking to better understand local safety trends can review Parkland County crime statistics and community safety data to see how incidents like this fit into the broader risk landscape for the region.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how quickly everyday environments such as schools and childcare centres can become impacted by vehicle-related emergencies. Even when injuries are limited, collisions involving buildings and gas infrastructure pose serious risks to children, staff, first responders, and nearby residents.

For communities across Alberta, we encourage the following general safety practices:

• Daycare centres, schools, and community facilities should regularly review and practice evacuation procedures, including accounting for all children and staff.
• Parents and guardians should ensure that their child’s daycare or school has up-to-date emergency contact information and a clear reunification plan.
• Drivers in busy pedestrian and school zones should reduce speed, remain free of impairment and distraction, and be alert for building entrances, play areas, and crosswalks.
• Residents who notice a gas smell, visible damage to a building, or emergency vehicles blocking an area should stay clear and follow directions from police and fire officials.

This report is part of our broader effort to provide timely community safety alerts and analysis for Canadians, helping residents stay informed and make safer choices in their daily lives.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.