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Vancouver rundown for Friday, February 21, 2025.

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Three people, including two officers, have been injured in a crash involving an Abbottsford Police SUV and a car.

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The car's driver suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

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The officer's injuries are less serious.

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The crash occurred late Thursday afternoon near King and Gladwin Roads in Abbottsford.

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The Independent Investigations Office has been called in as per protocol.

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Other news. A pro-police lobbyist is one of two Vancouver City Council candidates who will run under Mayor Ken Simms' ABC banner in this upcoming by-election.

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Vancouver Police Union President Ralph Keizers will run alongside failed BC United candidate Jamie Stein.

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The two say public safety will be their top priority.

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It's happened again and involves a company that has had previous overpass hits in the Lower Mainland.

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The Transportation Ministry confirms a company's fleet has been grounded after one of its trucks hit a CP rail overpass at Glover Road and Highway 1 in Langley Thursday morning.

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Structural damage is minimal. The suspension could last several weeks while the driver's actions are investigated.

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Correctional officers have seized close to $150,000 in contraband at the Mountain Institution in Agassiz.

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The items include cell phones, charging cables, meth and cannabis oil.

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There's no word on how the stuff is getting into the medium security prison.

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Rain along with gusty winds on Friday. Rainy and windy on Saturday. More rain for Sunday.

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For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links, go to vancouverrundown.substack.com.