April 24, 2024

Two killed in fiery crash between Merritt and Kamloops

The drivers of two semi trucks have died after a collision along Highway 5A last evening. It happened between Merritt and Kamloops. Coroner Barb McLintock says one body was recovered last night, the second person's body was discovered this morning. A logging truck collided with another semi around 7:00 and both burst into flames, igniting a grass … [Read more...]

Man charged with attempted murder after fiery fight

A 56 year old North Vancouver man is in serious condition in the Lions Gate Hospital burn unit after a drunk fight that went way too far. Police say the man and another man got into a fight in the 700 block of Lillooet Road on Saturday after a day of heavy drinkingwhen the other man set him on fire with campfire fuel. The man has severe burns to … [Read more...]

Police need help identifying driver killed in fiery Hope crash

At least one person has been killed after a crash near Hope. RCMP Sergeant Peter Thiessen says the pos- crash fire was so intense, police can't tell if there was more than one person in the vehicle. "If anyone has an overdue traveller that would've been heading south on the Coquihalla Highway, operating a 2011 or 2012 Ford pick-up truck, we ask … [Read more...]

No injuries after fiery crash on Cambie Street

Vancouver Police say it's amazing no one was seriously injured after a high speed collision on Cambie Street. Early this morning, the driver of a car lost control between 31st and 33rd Avenues and hit a pole. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle before it went up in flames. Alcohol may have been a factor. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]