Boaters were injured when their vessel crashed into a concrete bridge support near Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge on Tuesday night, May 3.
Just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Maple Ridge fire and rescue crews responded to the call near Lougheed Highway and River Road for reports of a boat accident.
A metal-hulled boat was travelling in Kanaka Creek, just upstream from the Fraser River, when it collided head-on with the concrete support of CPKC Rail bridge. A significant emergency response was initiated, with three ambulances at the scene.
The accident occurred close to a boat launch, where first responders could reach the injured parties. Onlookers said at least two victims were transported by ambulance. The boat showed significant damage.
RCMP were on scene investigating.
More details as they become available.