Two people were airlifted to hospital with critical injures following a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith on Monday morning.
The collision between the Hyundia Elantra and a water well drilling rig occurred at 6:19 a.m. where South Davis Road intersects with the highway.
Ladysmith RCMP said a preliminary investigation has found that a northbound semi-truck collided with the small vehicle, which was crossing over to the other side of the highway.
The two occupants of the car, which sustained significant damage, were rushed to the Nanaimo Airport where they were then transported by air ambulance.
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