Vehicle flips on Bella Vista Road in Vernon

VERNON – Emergency crews responded to a car crash on Bella Vista Road this afternoon.

The crash happened just after 2 p.m., May 20. One vehicle flipped as a result of the collision and was left overturned on the roadway.

Deputy Vernon Fire Chief Jack Blair says six people were taken to hospital in all, but fortunately there were no serious injuries. 

Three vehicles were involved in the crash, but there's no word yet on what caused the incident. 

— This story was updated at 3:10 p.m. May 20, 2016 to say six people were taken to hospital. 


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Charlotte Helston

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

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