An SUV and a pickup truck collided head on shortly after 7 a.m. just west of the Loon Lake turnoff at the top of the Hump, heading toward Parksville. On Tuesday, Aug. 25 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Port Alberni RCMP attended a collision at Falls Street and River Road near the Orange Bridge between a blue Ford SUV and a gasoline tanker truck. They saved the guy’s life. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but speed and alcohol are not considered to be factors. Two people have been taken to hospital after a fiery crash at the top of Port Alberni Summit (the ‘Hump’) on Highway 4 near Port Alberni, Tuesday morning. BC Hydro reports that there is a power outage in Port Alberni affecting 134 customers. An early morning accident along Highway 4 on Watty’s Hill has closed that portion of the highway for nearly three hours. “The fire was made more difficult because there was a rupture to the truck’s fuel tank, which was feeding the fire.”. All Rights Reserved. Highway 4 was shut down about 20 kilometres west of Port Alberni following a reported crash between a pickup and a flatbed truck. Traffic was significantly backed up as police conducted an investigation. Published by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council. Two people have been taken to hospital after a fiery crash at the top of Port Alberni Summit (the ‘Hump’) on Highway 4 near Port Alberni, Tuesday morning. Although neither vehicle was driveable from the scene, there were no injuries sustained by either driver, said RCMP. PHOTO COURTESY PORT ALBERNI FIRE DEPT. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Port Alberni? 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The road finally reopened to traffic at around 1:45 p.m. A picture of the incident showed first responders working on what appeared to be an SUV in a ditch, with an empty semi-trailer across the highway. No thanks, just show me the news. The highway … Mar. “Delays on the road were necessary as a specialized wrecker was called in, and an empty tanker was necessary to empty the loaded one involved in the collision,” said Cpl. Henry Carruthers is buried in the Belgrade War Cemetery in Serbia. Highway 4 between Parksville and Port Alberni was blocked for around 2 hours following a head-on collision between pickup and sedan Sunday. A dirt biker was killed in a crash on Highway 4 west of Whiskey Creek on Wednesday morning (Oct. 21). “It looked like there was a trail nearby he was trying to access and he didn’t look over his shoulder before cutting right in front of an oncoming vehicle,” Cpl. Fire engines from Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Fiery crash closes Highway 4 at Port Alberni Summit. Because the incident involved a tanker truck, highway services and the Port Alberni Fire Department were called in to assist. The road was open to single lane traffic at 10:45 a.m. BC Hydro estimates the road will fully open at 12:30 p.m. after they install a new pole. “The driver of the SUV, which was heavily damaged, got out and climbed into the pickup truck (along with) two bystanders to pull the guy out of the truck. Alberni Valley firefighters extinguish a truck fire near the Port Alberni Summit (top of the Hump) on Tuesday morning, March 12. Port Alberni Fire Dept. Vehicle knocks down power pole on Highway 4 near Port Alberni. Copyright 2017 Ha-Shilth-Sa. Hwy 4 at Alberni Hwy - N Hwy 4 at Alberni Hwy (Hwy 4A) junction, about 2 km west of Coombs, looking north. Police said speed and alcohol were not contributing factors in the 11:20 a.m incident. Officers cleared the scene around 4 p.m. info@nanaimonewsnow.com Feb. 26, 2018. (SCREENSHOT), No injuries to either driver in collision. An SUV and a pickup truck collided head on shortly after 7 a.m. just west of the Loon Lake turnoff at the top of the Hump, heading toward Parksville. “I saw a truck pull in my driveway and that’s when I saw the car and the pole across the street,” said Sam. Both engines used all the water they had in their trucks to extinguish the blaze. VIDEO: Truck fire on Hwy 4 Both drivers were single occupants in their vehicles, and both were taken to hospital, one in stable condition and one in serious condition, according to a BC Emergency Health Services spokesperson. An SUV and a pickup truck collided head on shortly after 7 a.m. just west of the Loon Lake turnoff at the top of the Hump, heading toward Parksville. The accident closed Highway 4 in both directions for a couple of hours. On Oct. 21 at 11:23 a.m., Oceanside RCMP and other first responders received reports of a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 4 in the eastbound lane near Koen Road. home, startling woman and pets, Messages from veterans on Remembrance Day 2020, New closures will be 'fatal' for thousands of small businesses, advocate warns, Indigenous veterans share their stories on Remembrance Day, Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of fraud, Senators set to question Freeland on bill to provide new rent relief, business aid, Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff, COVID-19 scare unfolds aboard first Caribbean cruise since the pandemic began, Vancouver Island has 39 active COVID-19 cases. The cause of the outage is a motor vehicle accident that occurred at 6:58 a.m. today (May 25). elena.rardon@albernivalleynews.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Sparwood has three options available for additional indoor space. An off-duty paramedic specialist from the Lower Mainland was also on scene within minutes and assisted. “The power lines were down and I think he knew he had to stay in there,” said Sam of victim. Here’s where they are, Pamela Anderson helps build new barn for Vancouver Island animal sanctuary, No B.C. The man that pulled into his driveway was on the phone with 911 and asked Richard to go to the man in the wrecked car. The accident closed Highway 4 in both directions for a couple of hours. PARKSVILLE - A man was killed Wednesday morning after veering in front of traffic along Hwy. Keep me up to date! “There are 20 paramedic specialists in B.C. A crash between a semi-trailer truck and an SUV shut down the highway that leads to Port Alberni for hours Monday. Traffic now moving slowly through area again pic.twitter.com/5s9KyJB1jY, An SUV was destroyed in a crash with a semi-trailer truck on Highway 4 near Coombs Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. An SUV and a pickup truck collided head on shortly after 7 a.m. just west of the Loon Lake turnoff at the top of the Hump, heading toward Parksville. They are advanced care paramedics with additional technical training to deal with complex medical emergencies,” she added. The highway was fully re-opened before 11 a.m. Port Alberni Fire Department responded to the collision between a car and a … The BC EHS spokesperson added that two ambulances were dispatched from Port Alberni and reached the scene within 13 minutes. Accident, downed power lines closes Highway 4 west of Port Alberni Westerly News. The road was reopened shortly after 9 a.m. Sparwood has three options available for additional indoor space. They are advanced care paramedics with additional technical training to deal with complex medical emergencies,” she added. Two people have been taken to hospital after a fiery crash at the top of Port Alberni Summit (the ‘Hump’) on Highway 4 near Port Alberni, Tuesday morning. The cause of the outage is a motor vehicle accident that occurred at 6:58 a.m. today. The BC EHS spokesperson added that two ambulances were dispatched from Port Alberni and reached the scene within 13 minutes. The driver of the vehicle, a 61 year old Port Alberni man, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. » Fiery crash closes Highway 4 at Port Alberni Summit; Fiery crash closes Highway 4 at Port Alberni Summit. Article Link: By Alberni Valley News - Posted on March 11, 2019. Fire engines from Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. 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