National

Vehicle ignites into flames on Highway 17, Highway 17 WestBound closure in effect

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 29 Aug, 2022 10:32 AM

On Sunday, at approximately 9:35pm, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 17 near Old Yale Road.

A semi truck was travelling westbound on Highway 17 when the driver smelled smoke. After the driver pulled over, the vehicle ignited into flames. The subsequent fire resulted in the vehicle sustaining major damage.

Due to the large diesel spill that originated from the damaged fuel tanks on the semi truck, Highway 17 westbound will remain shut down for several hours to allow for an environmental cleanup.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

3 people dead in morning Langley shooting including gunman, shootings lasted 6 hours

While police have said they are working to confirm if the victims were homeless, the attack is also drawing calls from advocates to reduce discrimination against the vulnerable population and increase safety. Two people were killed in the attacks and two others were seriously injured before the police fatally shot the suspect.

3 people dead in morning Langley shooting including gunman, shootings lasted 6 hours

Gursimran Sahota and Tanvir Khakh of Surrey arrested and charged in Whistler shooting

IHIT investigators and its partners worked continuously in processing the scene and collecting the appropriate evidence to secure these charges. 3 other individuals were arrested along with Khakh and Sahota. The extent of their involvement is still being determined.

Gursimran Sahota and Tanvir Khakh of Surrey arrested and charged in Whistler shooting

Pope sorry for assimilation of Indigenous people

The Pope said he feels sorrow, indignation and shame. He said begging forgiveness is the first step and there must be a serious investigation into what took place. Francis also called the overall effects of the policies linked to residential schools "catastrophic."

Pope sorry for assimilation of Indigenous people

Rogers CEO defends outage response to MPs

The CEO further outlined some of the technical causes of the outage and what the company is doing to prevent additional outages, including a plan to separate the wireless and internet networks. MPs also directed questions to Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne on government action in response to the outage.

Rogers CEO defends outage response to MPs

Heat warnings for much of B.C. with temperatures up to 40 C through to Saturday

The warnings cover an area from the inner south coast, including Victoria and Metro Vancouver, to the Okanagan, and as far north as the Bulkley Valley and Terrace and Kitimat on the northern coast.

Heat warnings for much of B.C. with temperatures up to 40 C through to Saturday

Male suspect in custody after multiple morning shootings in Langley, road closures in effect

Police say in a news release they responded this morning to reports of shots fired with several victims in several different locations. The RCMP has asked people to stay away from those location 200 street and Langley Bypass; Parking lot of Cascades Casino located at Fraser Highway and 204 Street, Langley Bus Loop located a Logan Avenue and Glover.