Five sent to hospital after collision near New Afton mine entrance

KAMLOOPS — Five patients were sent to hospital after a vehicle incident near the New Afton mine entrance west of Kamloops. 

A spokesperson says BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) received the call at around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 27). Five ambulances featuring advanced care and primary care paramedics, along with a paramedic supervisor, responded to the stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway. 

According to EHS, two patients are in serious condition while three are in serious, but stable condition. 

Kamloops RCMP told CFJC Today a news release regarding the collision is expected Wednesday afternoon.