Two officers and a prisoner were killed when their van crashed on a highway in central Alberta.

The Alberta RCMP gave more details about the crash on Friday.

A Correctional Service Canada minivan and a box truck crashed at an intersection.

Police were called to the scene just before 11:30 a.m.

All three people in the correctional van were declared dead at the scene.

The prisoner was a woman named Kiara Mooswa from North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Kiara Mooswa was serving a seven-year sentence.

The two officers who died were Nicolae Serban and Ramandeep Kaur Maan.

The Correctional Service Canada is mourning the loss of the officers and the prisoner.

The agency is honoring the officers as valued members of their family.

The driver of the box truck was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The cause of the crash is still being investigated.

The federal agency announced the deaths on social media Thursday night.

The agency called the incident a 'tragic accident'.

The commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada said the deaths were felt deeply.

The commissioner praised the officers for their professionalism and dedication.

The officers' commitment to public safety will leave a lasting legacy.

The Alberta RCMP offered condolences to the families of the victims.

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers is devastated by the loss of two members.

The union is offering condolences to the families and friends of the officers.

The officers made the ultimate sacrifice while serving Canadians.

The union will not speculate on the events that led to the crash.

The union asks Canadians to keep the families in their thoughts.

Condolences have come in from agencies across the country.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered condolences.

Carney said his thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims.

Poilievre said he is saddened by the deaths of the correctional officers.