Firefighters removed the roof of a minivan to rescue its driver.

Firefighters removed the roof of a minivan to rescue its driver.

Serious five-car crash in Newton

Four sent to hospital Saturday afternoon, one with life threatening injuries.

Surrey RCMP are investigating a five-vehicle collision that sent four people to hospital on Saturday.

The crash occurred mid-afternoon at the intersection of 140 Street and 78A Avenue.

A male occupant of a white minivan, the most seriously injured of the four, was removed from his car after its roof was cut away by firefighters.

A fifth vehicle hit was reportedly parked and unoccupied.

More to come.

Surrey Now Leader