Three still in critical condition after Coquihalla bus crash

Posted on August 30, 2014 in City // 0 Comments

NEWS — Eight of the passengers from the Coquihalla tour-bus crash Thursday were still in Royal Inland Hospital Saturday being treated for their injuries.

Another 14 were at Kelowna General Hospital.

The Interior Health Authority said in a status report that three of the patients are in critical condition, two in serious condition and 17 have non-life threatening injuries.

Other patients injured in the accident are receiving treatment in Lower Mainland hospital.

A toll-free 24-hour hotline has been set up by the Canadian Red Cross and Health Emergency Management B.C. for people seeking information on the medical status of family members. Operators speak English and Mandarin. The number is 1-888-350-6070.

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