One injured in Langley City crash involving fire vehicle and pickup

A person suffered injuries following a collision between a Langley City fire vehicle and a pickup truck on Sunday afternoon. Around 5:22 p.m. on August 16, Langley RCMP was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 203 St. and Fraser Highway. The Langley Fire Rescue Service fire apparatus and a pickup truck were involved in the incident.

According to preliminary reports, the fire apparatus was responding to a service call with its emergency lights and sirens activated when it was struck by the pickup truck at the intersection. The driver of the pickup truck was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. The Langley RCMP investigation is ongoing. St. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP emphasized the importance of motorists yielding the right-of-way to emergency vehicles when their lights and sirens are activated.

Sharoom reminded drivers of their responsibility under the Motor Vehicle Act to safely pull over and allow emergency personnel to pass, thereby ensuring the rapid response of first responders to those in need. Witness accounts and dash camera footage are sought from anyone who may have relevant information.