Two people were trapped in their vehicles by a fallen tree in Surrey, B.C., during a powerful windstorm Saturday evening—and one of them did not survive, according to authorities.
Around 8 p.m., first responders were called to Highway 10 near 184 Street where hydro wires and a tree had come down, the Surrey Police Service said in a statement.
“Two vehicles were trapped by the fallen tree. Surrey Fire Service and (Emergency Health Services) attended. Despite lifesaving medical treatment, the driver from one of the vehicles was declared deceased at the scene,” the statement from police said.
The driver of the other vehicle escaped with minor injuries and did not require transport to the hospital. The road was closed overnight while crews worked to clear the scene.
