Image Credit: CFJC Today

By Doyle Potenteau / Global News

Trans Canada Collisions

Two crashes along Trans-Canada Highway on Thursday, including one that sent five to hospital: Salmon Arm RCMP

Aug 16, 2019 | 3:10 PM

SALMON ARM, B.C. — Two collisions occurred along the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm on Thursday, including a head-on crash that saw five people sent to hospital.

Salmon Arm RCMP say the head-on incident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m., when a westbound SUV crossed over into the eastbound lanes, causing a collision with a van.

Police say there was one occupant in the westbound vehicle, and two adults and two children in the van. All were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The two children had minor injuries.

RCMP said alcohol is suspected as a factor on the part of the westbound SUV driver.

Later in the day, at 6 p.m., a second collision along the Trans-Canada Highway took place.

ONE MAN'S OPINION

COLLINS: Changes in our justice system are critical

2h ago

Question of the Week

Have you already made an appointment to get your winter tires on?

18h ago

The Tattle of Hastings

THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Hall of Rust Valley Restorers unveils dream car, talks of build for father, sings of Kamloops roots

23h ago

Police say this incident involved a vehicle turning left on the highway, with the driver misjudging traffic. As the vehicle turned left from Balmoral Road intersection to head east onto the Trans-Canada, a westbound vehicle collided with it.

One person was transported to hospital by air ambulance while another occupant who was trapped in a vehicle had to be extricated by the Shuswap Highway Rescue Team.

Police say those involved in the collision are expected to recover.

RCMP say the left-turning driver was ticketed under the Motor Vehicle Act for failing to yield after a stop.