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Multiple pedestrians struck in dangerous day on wet Metro Vancouver roads

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Five vehicles involved in Vancouver MVA on Broadway and Yukon St.
Five vehicles involved in Vancouver MVA on Broadway and Yukon St. – Dec 18, 2020

Darkness and heavy rain contributed to create a dangerous day on Metro Vancouver’s roads on Friday.

Multiple people were taken to hospital after being struck by motorists around the region.

Read more: Lower speed limits improved pedestrian safety in parts of Toronto, study finds

At least two people were struck in Surrey.

In one incident, a collision at 134th Street and 93A Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. left a pedestrian in serious condition.

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A 69-year-old woman was later struck near 144th Street and 32nd Avenue.

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Both drivers stayed at the scene.

Read more: Pedestrian in hospital with serious injuries after Surrey accident

And in Vancouver, two pedestrians were rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle involved in a crash at Cambie and Yukon streets mounted the sidewalk and struck them.

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Police said both divers in that incident also stayed at the scene and were cooperating.

Surrey RCMP issued a warning Friday for drivers to slow down and keep their eyes on the road amid poor conditions.

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