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Sea to Sky Highway Crash: One Critical After Bus-Car Collision
8 Jan
Summary
- A collision occurred on the Sea to Sky Highway involving a bus and a car.
- One individual sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital.
- Specialized collision reconstruction services were dispatched to the scene.
A critical incident unfolded on the Sea to Sky Highway on Wednesday, involving a collision between a bus and a car. One person was transported to the hospital in critical condition following the crash that occurred between Squamish and Whistler. The severity of the situation prompted a significant response from British Columbia Emergency Health Services, with multiple paramedic units and a supervisor attending.
Paramedics provided immediate medical care at the scene before transferring the patient to a ground ambulance. This ambulance was met by critical care paramedics who took over care for the journey to the hospital, ensuring the patient received specialized treatment en route. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services (ICARS), which handles forensic reconstruction of serious collisions, was also called to the location.
ICARS is tasked with investigating incidents resulting in severe injuries or fatalities along the stretch of highway from Pemberton to Boston Bar. As of Wednesday afternoon, Sea to Sky RCMP confirmed that further details regarding the injuries sustained by those involved in the bus and car collision were still being determined. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
