Article contentFour people were taken to the hospital after two separate multi-vehicle crashes in the same section of Highway 102 on Wednesday that involved a total of 13 vehicles.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe chaos started at about 4:30 p.m.Article contentArticle contentRCMP say a northbound Chevrolet Express van crossed the grass median into southbound traffic, struck a Toyota Rav 4 and became airborne, colliding with a Buick Enclave, then landing on a Chevrolet Colorado and coming to rest on its side. A Subaru Impreza then collided with the Colorado.Article contentArticle contentThe driver and sole occupant of the van was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, as were the drivers of the RAV4 and the Colorado.Article contentArticle contentThe highway was closed in both directions for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist worked at the scene and the debris and damaged vehicles were cleaned up.Article contentThe investigation into that crash is ongoing.Article contentAbout 45 minutes later, with traffic still stopped for the investigation, another crash happened just before Exit 4C, southbound at Glendale Road.Article contentCpl. Mandy Edwards said that in that case, traffic was stopped when an International truck struck a GMC Sierra, a Ford Edge, a Jaguar XKR, and a GMC Terrain.Article contentThe GMC was pushed into a Ford Mustang, which struck a Hyundai Elantra, which collided with a Hyundai Santa Fe.Article contentOut of all of that, only a passenger in the Ford Edge was taken to hospital for treatment, suffering injuries also described as non-life-threatening.Article contentArticle contentEdwards said the collisions resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with police reminding motorists to leave enough space between vehicles and remain alert for changing traffic conditions, especially when approaching slowed or stopped vehicles.Article contentA motorist who was traveling in the same direction as the van said on social media that it appeared the vehicle suddenly went off the road from the passing lane into the grassy median and then into the other lanes.Article contentThe motorist said that just before that, it appeared the van was in the right-hand lane and then moved into the passing lane because traffic slowed in front of it.Article content
Wild crashes on Highway 102 in Lower Sackville Wednesday involved 13 vehicles
