Explosive Collision on Canadian Highway Ignites Impromptu Fireworks Display
In an explosive turn of events last Thursday, a semi-truck crashed into a pickup truck trailer carrying $100,000 worth of fireworks that was parked on the shoulder of a Canadian highway, setting off an unexpected fireworks extravaganza.
The dramatic collision occurred around 10 pm PDT (5am GMT) on the Trans-Canada Highway in Hope, British Columbia, creating a dazzling display that lit up the night sky for nearly an hour and setting fire to the pickup truck. Both drivers involved in the collision managed to escape their vehicles, with one of the drivers being taken to the hospital for minor injuries and is in a stable condition.
Cpl. Carmen Kiener with Chilliwack Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) noted that the incident forced the closure of Highway 1 eastbound for an hour, bringing traffic to a standstill until the fireworks ceased.
Kendra Bergen, who was driving with her family at the time, described the rollercoaster of emotions she felt to CityNews, ranging from the excitement of witnessing a grand fireworks show to the realisation that it was the "wrong place, wrong time" for such an event.
The origin and destination of the trailer full of fireworks remain a mystery, adding an intriguing twist to this explosive incident. As the investigation continues, the unexpected fireworks show on a Canadian highway serves as a reminder of the unpredictable events that can unfold on the open road.
