Ten people were transported to a healthcare facility with varying injuries after a city bus and an SUV collided in Burnaby.
Only a few details were given, but TransLink stated that the injuries stemming from the crash at East Hastings Street and Holdom Avenue range from minor to moderate. The Mounties stated that one person was in critical condition.
It is not yet known what caused the crash, but witnesses stated that the vehicle collided head-on. They saw one person given CPR at the scene.
Due to the accident, Westbound Hasting was closed and buses that service the area were being detoured. Commuters were requested to take an alternate route home.
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Enrolling in first aid and CPR course is a good investment. The skills and knowledge you will learn are invaluable during accidents involve minor injuries or emergencies where a life is on the line.
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https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600