Vancouver rundown for Friday, February 21, 2025.
Three people, including two officers, have been injured in a crash involving an Abbottsford Police SUV and a car.
The car's driver suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
The officer's injuries are less serious.
The crash occurred late Thursday afternoon near King and Gladwin Roads in Abbottsford.
The Independent Investigations Office has been called in as per protocol.
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.
Vancouver Police Union President Ralph Keizers will run alongside failed BC United candidate Jamie Stein.
The two say public safety will be their top priority.
It's happened again and involves a company that has had previous overpass hits in the Lower Mainland.
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.
Structural damage is minimal. The suspension could last several weeks while the driver's actions are investigated.
Correctional officers have seized close to $150,000 in contraband at the Mountain Institution in Agassiz.
The items include cell phones, charging cables, meth and cannabis oil.
There's no word on how the stuff is getting into the medium security prison.
Rain along with gusty winds on Friday. Rainy and windy on Saturday. More rain for Sunday.
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