Abbotsford crash triggers helicopter airlifts for seriously injured

April 20, 2025, 3:20 pm

A two-vehicle collision in Abbotsford has left authorities scrambling after two individuals with life-threatening injuries were urgently airlifted to local hospitals. Responders executed a swift and decisive rescue, as investigators work to piece together the circumstances of the serious crash. With heightened concerns over local road safety now at the forefront, questions arise about whether such incidents might prompt changes in traffic enforcement and emergency response tactics.


thestar.com / Police say two people airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD - Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say two people were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday after a crash involving two vehicles.

winnipegfreepress.com / Police say two people airlifted to hospital after ‘serious’ crash in Abbotsford, B.C.


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