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PG RCMP close 15th Avenue following crash involving ambulance

Local Mounties are at the scene of a motor vehicle incident involving a pickup truck and a B.C. Ambulance that occurred shortly after midnight.

“Our initial investigation shows the Emergency Health Services crew was traveling through the intersection when it was struck by the pickup truck. The occupants of the truck did not remain at the scene of the incident. Police officers are seeking any information on who may have been in the truck and are asking anyone with information to contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line,” stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

Police say the occupants of the ambulance were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The intersection will remain closed for a significant period today (Friday) as the RCMP gather information from the scene.

If anyone has dash camera footage, cell phone video or video surveillance, or if they witnessed the incident and have not yet spoken with police, we ask that you contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.

 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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