Image Credit: Drive BC

By James Peters

Trans Canada Closed

Two critically injured, Trans Canada closed after crash west of Chase

Nov 23, 2019 | 1:15 PM

CHASE, B.C. —Two people have been critically injured in a crash west of Chase Saturday afternoon (Nov. 23).

The collision, reportedly between a semi-truck and a pickup, took place just after 12:00 noon along the Trans Canada Highway near the Neskonlith reserve.

B.C. Emergency Health Services says three ground ambulances and one air ambulance were sent to the scene.

Two people were taken to hospital, one by air and one by ground. Both were in critical condition.

According to Drive BC, the highway is closed in both directions in the area, and is not expected to open until 4:00 p.m.

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