Chilliwack Fire Department was on scene at a two-vehicle collision where a vehicle is in the ditch at McGuire and Banford roads on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Google maps)

UPDATE: Vehicle in ditch, 2 people rescued following crash in Chilliwack

2-vehicle collision happened at McGuire and Banford roads in Chilliwack

Two people had to be rescued after the vehicle they were in went off the road and into a ditch following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of McGuire Road and Banford Road Thursday afternoon.

The call came in to the Chilliwack Fire Department around 1 p.m. on July 22. Crews arrived on scene to find one vehicle in the ditch right-side up.

Two people were trapped and at least one person was injured. Crews used a rope rescue at the scene.

The fire department’s rescue truck was called to the scene. BC Emergency Health Services and RCMP were also there.

Check back here for more information as it becomes available.


 

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