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RCMP Officer Injured During Training Exercise in Surrey
One officer remains in hospital with serious injuries after a rear-end collision during a motorcycle escort re-certification course, RCMP said.
- Two BC Highway Patrol officers were hospitalized Saturday after crashing during a motorcycle training exercise in Surrey, with the collision occurring shortly after 10 a.m. at 152nd Street and 100th Avenue.
- During a motorcycle escort recertification course, one RCMP officer rear-ended another while both traveled southbound on fully marked police motorcycles, according to the force's media statement.
- Three ambulances were deployed by the Provincial Health Services Authority before 10:30 a.m. One officer remains hospitalized with serious injuries; the other was treated and released, returning to training.
- Ensuring the officers' recovery, the RCMP is providing medical and peer support. "We are also ensuring that all officers involved have access to the appropriate resources," the force stated.
- Callers to 1130 NewsRadio reported the area blocked between Guildford Mall and 94th Avenue. Police spokesperson Tallboy noted training "carries inherent risks, and this incident is a reminder of the dangers officers face.
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B.C. RCMP officer injured after crash during motorcycle training exercise
SURREY - Two BC Highway Patrol officers were taken to hospital, including one with serious injuries, after crashing during a motorcycle training exercise in Surrey, B.C.
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B.C. RCMP officer injured after crash during motorcycle training exercise – Energeticcity.ca
SURREY — Two BC Highway Patrol officers were taken to hospital, including one with serious injuries, after crashing during a motorcycle training exercise in Surrey, B.C. A statement from the RCMP says officers from various units were participating in a motorcycle escort re‑certification course Saturday morning when a BC Highway Patrol officer was rear‑ended by another officer from the same unit. It says they were travelling south on 152 Street o…
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