1 injured in hydroplaning crash on Lougheed HWY in Mission

One person was seriously injured and Lougheed Highway remains closed Thursday afternoon after a serious crash near Mission.

Callers to 1130 NewsRadio first reported the crash around 11:30 a.m.

The Mission RCMP says early indications suggest that one driver hydroplaned and struck another vehicle in the oncoming lane.

“A female was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is investigating the collision.”

Lougheed Highway is closed in both directions between Nelson and Oliver street.

Non-commercial drivers can take Silverdale Avenue to avoid delays.

Listen live to 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver every 10 minutes on the ones for traffic updates. You can also follow us on X @NewsRadioVAN and subscribe to Traffic Alerts as they happen, sent directly to your inbox.

Source