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Two killed, one critically hurt in crash in Kamloops, B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Two people were killed in a car crash near the centre of Kamloops, B.C., early Sunday.
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KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Two people were killed in a car crash near the centre of Kamloops, B.C., early Sunday.

RCMP say they were called to the collision at 1:40 a.m.

They found two occupants of a car dead.

Two others in the car were taken to hospital — one in life-threatening condition.

RCMP say the driver of another vehicle, a pick-up truck, left the area before officers arrived.

They are asking the driver or anyone with information to contact Kamloops RCMP.

“Due to the severity of this collision, our investigation could take most of the day,” Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said in a statement.

The crash happened at First Avenue and Battle Street. Police closed First Avenue between Seymour and Nicola Streets, as well as Battle Street from Second Avenue to Lee Road, while they investigated.