motor vehicle crash

Firefighters had to employ specialized rescue equipment to free a woman trapped under a vehicle at a downtown Nanaimo intersection on Monday, Nov. 27. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Woman on mobility scooter struck and pinned under minivan in Nanaimo

Firefighters use specialized equipment to lift vehicle and free patient

 

Canadian Tire in Port Alberni was open as of Monday, Nov. 27, although the regular exit is blocked off. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Port Alberni RCMP issue warning about impaired driving after multiple crashes

Car crashes into the front of Canadian Tire store in north end of city

 

A two-vehicle collision on Nov. 15 sent two men to the hospital in Maple Ridge with serious injuries. (Curtis Kreklau/Special to The News)

PHOTOS: Driver catches fire after serious vehicle collision in Maple Ridge

Two drivers were sent to hospital after crash on Wednesday evening

 

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1 person dead after Thanksgiving auto crash in Qualicum Beach

RCMP: Driver experienced medical issue on Island Highway

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1 person transported to hospital after head-on crash in Nanoose Bay

BC Highway Patrol charge driver turning left with failure to yield

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Sarah Mingo and her boyfriend Max Mnguni have a long road to recovery after being seriously injured in a crash involving the motorcycle they were riding and an SUV in Maple Ridge on Friday, Sept. 8. (Special to The News)

Island teen, girlfriend critically injured in Lower Mainland crash

Youths were thrown from motorcycle in collision with SUV in Maple Ridge

Sarah Mingo and her boyfriend Max Mnguni have a long road to recovery after being seriously injured in a crash involving the motorcycle they were riding and an SUV in Maple Ridge on Friday, Sept. 8. (Special to The News)
The wall and window of the Qualicum Beach Coastal Community Credit Union were damaged after a vehicle drove into the building on Aug. 23. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Vehicle jumps curb and crashes into Qualicum Beach credit union

No injuries reported, cause reported to be driver confusion

The wall and window of the Qualicum Beach Coastal Community Credit Union were damaged after a vehicle drove into the building on Aug. 23. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Highway 6 has been closed by a vehicle incident east of Cherryville Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. (DriveBC photo)
Highway 6 has been closed by a vehicle incident east of Cherryville Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. (DriveBC photo)
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Two sent to hospital after car, motorcycle collide near Port Alberni

Incident snarled traffic west of Port Alberni on busy Sunday evening

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1 dead in early morning crash on Holberg Road near Port Hardy

Second occupant was extracted from the wreckage and taken to hospital

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A cyclist was airlifted after a collision along the Trans-Canada Highway south of Ladysmith on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Duck Paterson photo)

Cyclist airlifted after highway collision near Ladysmith

Incident happened Aug. 8 at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Westdowne Road

A cyclist was airlifted after a collision along the Trans-Canada Highway south of Ladysmith on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Duck Paterson photo)
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following Errington crash

Highway 4A closed for several hours for investigation

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1 person dies after crash outside of Woss on Northern Vancouver Island

The driver of the semi truck was transported to hospital with serious injuries

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Emergency crews were called to a multiple-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway, Maki Road and Tenth Street on Friday, June 2. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Man dies in crash on the highway south of Nanaimo

RCMP say 73-year-old went into medical distress while driving, causing six-vehicle collision

Emergency crews were called to a multiple-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway, Maki Road and Tenth Street on Friday, June 2. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a collision that sent a motorcyclist to hospital in Victoria with serious injuries. (News Bulletin file photo)

Motorcyclist airlifted to Victoria following collision with car in Nanaimo

Crash happened at Howard Avenue and Fifth Street intersection

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a collision that sent a motorcyclist to hospital in Victoria with serious injuries. (News Bulletin file photo)
RCMP cruiser. (Black Press file photo)
RCMP cruiser. (Black Press file photo)
Police on scene after two commercial vehicles collided on the McKenzie overpass Thursday (Feb. 23) afternoon. (Saanich Police Department/Twitter)

UPDATE: Loaded dump truck, commercial truck collide on Saanich overpass

Police say McKenzie Avenue overpass has been cleared, open to traffic

Police on scene after two commercial vehicles collided on the McKenzie overpass Thursday (Feb. 23) afternoon. (Saanich Police Department/Twitter)
A cyclist was injured in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith on Tuesday, Feb. 7. (Black Press Media file photo)

RCMP’s actions under investigation after cyclist hurt in crash in Ladysmith

Incident happened in the early morning Feb. 7 on the Trans-Canada Highway

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A cyclist was injured in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith on Tuesday, Feb. 7. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters and other emergency services were kept busy with motor vehicle incidents on snowy and icy roads Tuesday, Jan. 31. (News Bulletin file photo)

Snow and ice put Nanaimo motorists in precarious situations

Firefighters rescue trapped driver, as well as occupants of vehicle teetering on edge of steep bank

Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters and other emergency services were kept busy with motor vehicle incidents on snowy and icy roads Tuesday, Jan. 31. (News Bulletin file photo)
Three patients were transported to hospital in stable condition following a crash on the Nanaimo Parkway at Aulds Road on Monday, Jan. 2. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Highway closed in Nanaimo for truck crash and air ambulance landing

Three patients transported to hospital in stable condition

Three patients were transported to hospital in stable condition following a crash on the Nanaimo Parkway at Aulds Road on Monday, Jan. 2. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)