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Posted: Aug. 8, 2024 12:07PMEmergency crews could be seen responding to a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway on Aug. 8, 2024.
A multi-vehicle incident on the Trans-Canada Highway has resulted in one lane of traffic in each direction being closed near the 6 Mile Road offramp. Pictures posted to Facebook show a semi-truck flipped on its side in the centre divider between the south and northbound lanes.“Please be patient as crews respond to this emergency,” West Shore RCMP said in a tweet.
BC Emergency Health Services says paramedics were called at 11:13 a.m. for the crash, and sent two ambulances and a paramedic supervisor. “Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to one patient who was transported to hospital,” says Public Information Officer Rachelle Bown.We are currently responding to a multiple-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Hwy near the 6 mile Rd off ramp. Emergency crews are on scene and traffic is effected in this area. The TCH South Bound and North Bound lanes are down to single lane traffic each direction.
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