The RCMP,  BC Ambulance and Williams Lake Fire Department responded to a jack-knifed empty logging truck south of Williams Lake on Hwy. 97 near the turn off to the Sugar Cane Reserve Monday evening around 6:30 p.m.

The RCMP, BC Ambulance and Williams Lake Fire Department responded to a jack-knifed empty logging truck south of Williams Lake on Hwy. 97 near the turn off to the Sugar Cane Reserve Monday evening around 6:30 p.m.

Empty logging truck involved in collision south of Williams Lake

Emergency services responded to a two motor vehicle accident on Hwy. 97 near MIssion Road Monday evening

  • Jan. 15, 2013 5:00 p.m.

At approximately 6:25 p.m. Monday, Jan.14, the Williams Lake RCMP, 150 Mile Fire Department and BC Ambulance responded to a two motor vehicle accident on Hwy 97 at Mission Road near the entrance to the Sugar Cane Reserve.

The RCMP said it is believed that an empty logging truck that was travelling north towards Williams Lake when it spun out of control causing the truck to go into the north bound ditch.

The two trailers that were being towed by the truck came to rest, blocking both north bound lanes.

A pick up truck traveling south was subsequently struck by the rear trailer of the logging truck.

Although severely damaged, the occupant in the pick up truck was not injured nor was the logging truck driver.

BC Ambulance Service confirmed it did not transport any injured people from the scene.

The matter is still under investigation.

 

 

Williams Lake Tribune