There were 16 car accidents in Castlegar on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
One on Columbia Ave. near 15 St. just before 1 p.m. impacted traffic, causing a backup on Columbia.
The collision was a rear-ender involving two vehicles.
Sgt. Laurel Mathew of the Castlegar RCMP Detachment said an ambulance was called to the scene because one person involved in the accident had “minor neck pain,” but there were no major injuries.