29 people injured in traffic accident in Canada's BC province

Source: Xinhua    2018-02-27 00:59:26

VANCOUVER, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-nine people were taken to hospital following a six-vehicle crash on an icy stretch of a highway in Canada's British Colombia (BC) Province, CTV reported Monday.

In addition, over 100 people were taken to a warming center after the crash that happened Sunday night, local media said.

The Coquihalla Highway was partially closed in both directions after the accident at about 8:00 p.m. local time Sunday. Northbound lanes reopened shortly before 2:00 a.m. Monday.

British Colombia Emergency Health Services said it had sent 22 ground and air ambulances to the scene.

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29 people injured in traffic accident in Canada's BC province

Source: Xinhua 2018-02-27 00:59:26

VANCOUVER, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-nine people were taken to hospital following a six-vehicle crash on an icy stretch of a highway in Canada's British Colombia (BC) Province, CTV reported Monday.

In addition, over 100 people were taken to a warming center after the crash that happened Sunday night, local media said.

The Coquihalla Highway was partially closed in both directions after the accident at about 8:00 p.m. local time Sunday. Northbound lanes reopened shortly before 2:00 a.m. Monday.

British Colombia Emergency Health Services said it had sent 22 ground and air ambulances to the scene.

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