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Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
RCMP investigating after 2 seniors injured in Burnaby hit-and-run
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Burnaby RCMP officers are investigating reports of a hit-and-run on Thursday night. Mounties said that just before 9:30 p.m., they were called to Willingdon Avenue and Union Street for reports of a motor vehicle collision. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy They found two women, ages 73 and 85, with serious injuries. 'Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to two patients who were transported to hospital in serious but stable condition,' paramedic public information officer Brian Twaites said in a statement. RCMP said the suspect did not remain on the scene Police have spoken to witnesses, continue to canvass for CCTV and are asking any witnesses who have not spoken to police to come forward.


CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
2 elderly women seriously injured in Burnaby hit-and-run, days after senior hit in East Vancouver
Social Sharing Two elderly women are in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Burnaby on Thursday night, the second hit-and-run involving a senior pedestrian in Metro Vancouver in under a week. Burnaby RCMP say officers were called just before 9:30 p.m. on July 17 to Willingdon Avenue and Union Street following reports of a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians. When police arrived, they found two women, aged 73 and 85, suffering from serious injuries. Both were transported to hospital. In a statement Friday, the RCMP said the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene. B.C. Emergency Health Services says it responded to the scene with two ambulances with primary care paramedics and an ambulance with advanced care paramedics. "Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to two patients who were transported to hospital in serious but stable condition," said BCEHS spokesperson Brian Twaites in a statement. Mounties say they are canvassing the area for surveillance footage and are urging anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam video to come forward. Descriptions of the suspect and the vehicle involved have not yet been released, but police say more information will be provided "as soon as practicable." VPD investigating separate hit-and-run in East Vancouver The incident comes just days after a 70-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a grey SUV in East Vancouver. Police say the woman was crossing Grandview Highway at Slocan Street shortly before 5:30 p.m. on July 11 when the vehicle hit her and continued driving eastbound without stopping. The Vancouver Police Department says investigators are working to identify the driver and vehicle involved. "We believe there were several bystanders who attempted to chase after the vehicle," said Const. Tania Visintin in a statement Friday. "Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision. We also want to speak to the driver of the grey SUV to determine what circumstances led up to the incident." The woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. Police in both cities are asking witnesses or anyone with relevant information to contact investigators.

CBC
2 days ago
- Health
- CBC
4 hospitalized after airborne chemical release in Burnaby's Big Bend neighbourhood
Four people were taken to hospital and dozens more were temporarily evacuated after a chemical gas release in Burnaby's Big Bend neighbourhood Thursday night. In a statement Friday, the Burnaby Fire Department said crews responded to reports of a chemical odour in the 8000-block of Wiggins Street just before 11 p.m. Using portable air monitors, firefighters say they detected the presence of bromine gas and traced it to a building in the neighbourhood. The fire department says four workers at an adjacent business reported symptoms of inhalation exposure, including nose, throat and lung irritation. They were treated on site with oxygen therapy before being transported to hospital. B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) confirmed four ambulances, an advanced care paramedic team and a supervisor were dispatched to the scene. All four patients were taken to hospital in stable condition, spokesperson Brian Twaites said in a statement. As a precaution, fire crews evacuated more than 80 people from nearby buildings while monitoring the chemical plume and ventilating the affected structures. Roads in the area were closed and safety zones were established until it was deemed safe for people to return. Officials say there is no ongoing risk of exposure or further chemical release. Bromine is a naturally occurring element that is liquid at room temperature. Exposure to bromine can cause coughing, difficulty breathing and irritation of the eyes and respiratory system. The fire department says WorkSafeBC attended the scene and has launched an investigation into the incident.


Hamilton Spectator
13-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
No reported injuries after collision between truck and school bus in Buick
BUICK, B.C. — There were no reported injuries after an early morning crash involving a truck and school bus in Buick. BC Emergency Health Services says paramedics were called to an incident at 7:23 a.m. on Thursday, June 12th in the area of Beatton Airport Road and Otto Avenue. A dump truck and a school bus had apparently collided, with the truck being rolled onto its side off the road, according to eyewitness accounts of the incident on Facebook . Paramedic public information officer Brian Twaites says two ambulances responded to the scene and there were 'no patients requiring hospital transport.' RCMP North District media relations officer Madonna Saunderson confirmed to a school bus was involved in the crash, with Fort St. John RCMP officers dispatched to the scene at 7:15 a.m. However, Saunderson said more details would be released when they become available. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .