A multi-vehicle crash involving a pickup and semi on the RW Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous Thursday sent eight people to the hospital. The collision broke the bridge’s railing, leaving the heavily damaged truck in a precarious position over the Sicamous Narrows. The three-vehicle crash closed Highway 1 for several hours and an ambulance was called to the scene to treat the worst of the injured. The Emergency Health Services of BC responded to the scene at 5:44 p.m. with five ground ambulances, the ambulance and a paramedic supervisor. One patient was rushed to hospital by ambulance in critical condition. Seven other patients were taken to hospital in stable condition. The RCMP and Sicamous Fire Department also responded to the incident. The speed limit at the spot has been reduced to 30 km/h until further notice, reports DriveBC.
