In time for the long weekend, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has released a notice cautioning motorists to remain vigilant while on the road.

The insurer is expecting over 2,400 crashes to occur over the period. Five people on average die every summer over the holiday weekend, and 600 are left injured.

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Other data ICBC shared in its notice included:
 

• Over the BC Day long weekend, 420 people are injured in 1,500 crashes in the Lower Mainland.

 

• Over the BC Day long weekend, 84 people are injured in 400 crashes in Southern Interior.

 

• Over the BC Day long weekend, 20 people are injured in 130 crashes in northern B.C.

 

• Over the BC Day long weekend, 85 people are injured in 350 crashes on Vancouver Island.

The insurer also pointed out that there are over 500 crashes involving large trucks and 370 crashes involving RVs in BC throughout the summer.


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