Close X
Thursday, November 28, 2024
ADVT 
National

Wreckage of six-vehicle crash cleared near Sicamous

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 16 Jul, 2020 05:56 PM
  • Wreckage of six-vehicle crash cleared near Sicamous

Police say wreckage from a six-vehicle crash that closed the Trans-Canada Highway west of Sicamous, B.C., was cleared away by Thursday.

The RCMP in Sicamous and Salmon Arm say they responded Wednesday evening to the crash involving two semi-tractor trailers, an SUV and three pick-up trucks.

The Mounties say in a release that four people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including a Calgary man who was driving the westbound semi.

Police say there were heavy brake marks at the scene, and they believe the semi crossed into the oncoming lane after the driver failed to safely make a turn on the highway.

The truck flipped onto its side and skidded down the highway before striking the five other vehicles travelling eastbound.

Police say the driver has been charged with crossing a double line under the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act.

The Mounties say speed may have been a factor in the crash but there's no evidence to suggest impaired driving was involved.

RCMP Sgt. Murray McNeil says it's lucky no one was killed considering the extensive damage to each vehicle and the length the semi travelled before coming to a stop.

MORE National ARTICLES

Auditor General says she needs bigger funding boost due to pandemic demands

Auditor General says she needs bigger funding boost due to pandemic demands
Auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday the government needs to boost funding to her office because of the unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Auditor General says she needs bigger funding boost due to pandemic demands

Signs people will choose work over CERB in jobs data, Qualtrough says

Signs people will choose work over CERB in jobs data, Qualtrough says
Canada's employment minister says the country's most recent job figures suggest that low-wage workers will go back to a job if one is available instead of remaining on federal aid.

Signs people will choose work over CERB in jobs data, Qualtrough says

Vancouver To Become NHL Hub City? Everything You Need To Know

Vancouver To Become NHL Hub City? Everything You Need To Know
According to media reports, Vancouver now a frontrunner to be NHL hub city.

Vancouver To Become NHL Hub City? Everything You Need To Know

Local man Kashif Sheikh drowns after saving his daughter at waterfall near Kelowna, B.C.

Local man Kashif Sheikh drowns after saving his daughter at waterfall near Kelowna, B.C.
A man has died after rescuing his daughter during a visit to a waterfall near Kelowna, B.C., on Father's Day.

Local man Kashif Sheikh drowns after saving his daughter at waterfall near Kelowna, B.C.

Trudeau says health trumps industry concerns as travel restrictions remain

Trudeau says health trumps industry concerns as travel restrictions remain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says public health takes precedence over airline and tourism sector concerns around ongoing travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trudeau says health trumps industry concerns as travel restrictions remain

Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man

Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man
A group of people protesting the shooting death of a man in mental health crisis on the weekend continue to block an intersection in Mississauga, Ont.

Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man