Five-vehicle crash closes Trans-Canada Highway for hours in Langley, B.C.

LANGLEY, B.C. – A westbound portion of the Trans-Canada Highway that was shut down for about nine hours after two multi-vehicle collisions near Langley, B.C., reopened Friday evening.

RCMP say a crash at about 9:30 a.m. involved three semi-trucks loaded with equipment, one large commercial truck and a van.

A second crash involving two cars a few kilometres down the highway happened about 20 minutes later and police say it’s unclear whether the events are connected.

Four people were taken to hospital with minor injuries from the first crash while another three people were hospitalized with minor injuries from the second collision.

Crews spent hours clearing up debris and DriveBC confirmed the highway finally reopened just before 7 p.m.

The causes of the incidents are under investigation but police say speed and alcohol are not considered factors.