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Truck crashes into British Columbia wedding party, killing six

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

A pickup truck crashed into a traditional Indian wedding procession in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Friday. Six people are dead and at least 17 more were injured.

The crash occurred on Lefeuvre Road near King Road where the pedestrians were heading towards the bride's house. Reports indicate the truck driver was traveling northbound when he and his vehicle came up behind the group and collided with many of them.

Police have not yet decided whether to lay charges as they continue their investigation. Police interviewed the 71-year-old driver, who was uninjured.

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  • CBC News. Truck plows into pre-wedding party in Abbotsford, killing 6 — CBC News, August 25, 2007
  • Steve Mertl, Greg Joyce. Six in traditional Indian wedding parade killed when truck rams into group — CKNW (AM), August 25, 2007
  • Vancouver Sun. BREAKING NEWS: Six killed, 20 injured in Abbotsford crash — Vancouver Sun, August 25, 2007
  • CTV.ca News Staff. Six dead after truck plows through wedding party — CTV Television Network, August 25, 2007


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