A pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a pickup truck in Mission, British Columbia, according to Mission RCMP. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 16, and the scene was captured in a photo by local resident Jim Andel.
Incident Details
Emergency services responded to the collision, and the injured pedestrian was transported via air ambulance to a hospital. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed. RCMP are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This incident is one of several recent events reported across Canada, including the arrest of two more boys in connection with a 12-year-old charged with attempted murder of a Toronto officer, and a severe weather warning for the Greater Toronto Area expecting over 40 mm of rain.
Other News Highlights
- A poll suggests the vast majority of British Columbians support local water restrictions.
- An evacuation alert has been issued due to an out-of-control fire in southern B.C.
- An Australian man recovered his stolen mountain bike after a harrowing night on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Authorities remind drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic laws, especially during busy summer travel season.
