UPDATE: Coquitlam RCMP Cst. Jamie Phillipson told Global News Wednesday that distracted driving was not a factor in the crash. A mechanical failure in the lead vehicle is being investigated.
An eight-car pileup in Coquitlam may have been caused by a mechanical failure.
The multi-vehicle collision occurred on Lougheed Highway and Westwood Street Tuesday night.
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Firefighters used the jaws of life to rescue one trapped motorist.
Witnesses said a white Kia crashed into multiple vehicles that were stopped at a red light.
A previous version of this article stated the accident may have been caused by distracted driving after initial reports from police. It has now been updated to reflect the current investigation.