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Fatal accident closes Highway 1 south of Mill Bay

Sage Daniels
By Sage Daniels

One person is dead following a fatal crash Saturday Jan. 10, on the 1200 block of Highway 1, south of Mill Bay. 

Shawnigan Lake RCMP say two vehicles collided head-on, sending one vehicle down an embankment. The other vehicle became engulfed in flames. 

At least four people were involved in the crash. The conditions of the three survivors have not been confirmed. 

B.C. Highway Patrol has been deployed to assist with the ongoing investigation. 

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-cam footage and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact Shawnigan Lake RCMP’s non-emergency line at 250-743-5514. 

Sage Daniels
Sage Daniels
Sage is a news reporter stationed in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college newsroom. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush, fishing or playing his bass guitar.

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