No fatalities in massive multi-car crash on Highway 99 Friday
Traffic was blocked for hours after an accident caused a semi-trailer to jackknife across both lanes of traffic
Police in British Columbia report that 13 individuals sustained injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck and trailer, a bus, and several other vehicles on Highway 99 on Friday. Initially, the Surrey Police Service stated that there were no serious injuries, but later acknowledged that two victims were seriously hurt, with one requiring airlift to a hospital.
The remaining 11 individuals were hospitalized in stable condition. The investigation into the cause of the crash is still in its early stages, but authorities believe the semi-truck and trailer veered into oncoming traffic. The multi-vehicle collision caused significant traffic disruption, grounding Highway 99 for several hours.
BC Emergency Health Services deployed multiple ambulances, paramedics, and an air ambulance to the scene.
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