Serious crash shutdowns part of Highway 99 for more than 12 hours

Highway 99 was closed in both directions between Highway 91 and King George Boulevard for more than 12 hours due to a serious crash.

SURREY, B.C.-- Highway 99 was closed in both directions between Highway 91 and King George Boulevard for more than 12 hours due to a serious crash.

The closure snarled traffic for both the tail end of the Thursday evening and the Friday morning rush hours.

The multi-vehicle accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Highway 91 interchange, shutting down the highway between Surrey and Delta.

The Surrey Police Service says nine vehicles were involved.

Video from the crash scene showed one vehicle flipped onto its roof on the side of the road. At least two others were rolled onto their sides.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said an air ambulance was called in for support and seven people were treated at the scene. Of the six who were taken to hospital, two are in critical condition, said the Surrey Police Service Friday morning.

“The specific cause of the multi-vehicle collision is still under investigation,” said Surrey Police Service's Ian MacDonald.