Separate crashes in less than 48 hours apart resulted in injured individuals with two declared dead. The incidents occurred on Highway 99 near Pemberton, B.C.
According to the RCMP, a motorist from the Lower Mainland died when up to three northbound motorcycles traveling together near Joffre Lake collided with a southbound vehicle.
Two of the other motorcyclists and two people in the vehicle were treated for what the police say are minor injuries with a fifth person, a passenger on one of the bikes, was airlifted to a hospital in Metro Vancouver with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The paramedics and an off-duty doctor witnessed the crash and provided immediate first aid. The RCMP stated that the highway was closed for the rest of the day.
A 31-year old motorcyclist from Vancouver also died in roughly the same area of Highway 99. The Mounties in Pemberton stated that he was declared dead at the scene after losing control of his machine on a curve and sliding into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
Importance of first aid
Since accidents or unforeseen events occur without any warning, enrolling in a first aid course is an advantage. A course will provide you with the skills and knowledge on how to help care for minor injuries or even during emergencies.
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Learn how to help those in need by enrolling in a first aid course and for more information, check out these sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid