NANAIMO — Traffic along Hwy. 19 was severely disrupted following an accident between two semi trucks.
Crews were called to the Nanaimo Parkway just north of Northfield Rd. around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5 after two semi trucks travelling in the same direction collided.
Cst. Gary O’Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW one driver, a 35-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. The driver of the other semi, a 71-year-old man, was uninjured and remained at the scene.
The Parkway was closed to northbound traffic at the Northfield Rd. intersection for several hours while police investigated but later re-opened after 2:00 p.m.
The closure resulted in significant traffic delays in the area.
An investigation into the incident continues, with both vehicles due to undergo a mechanical inspection.
Police are appealing to the public for any dash cam footage from the scene which may help aid in their investigation. Anyone with footage or further information about the incident is urged to contact the Nanaimo detachment at 250 754 2345.
Editor’s Note: this story was updated to reflect the highway re-opening
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