On April 30, 2026, the Golden-Field RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 1 in Kicking Horse Canyon after a small car collided with a flagging truck and caught fire. Golden-Field RCMP, BC Highway Patrol, Emergency Health Services (EHS), and Emcon attended.
Each vehicle had a single occupant, and both individuals were transported to the hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries. Highway 1 was temporarily closed due to the incident and reopened once the fire was extinguished and the vehicles were removed.
“As summer approaches, Golden-Field RCMP reminds drivers to slow down and drive safely. We also thank the public for their assistance during this incident,” said Constable Jas Dhugga, Media Relations Officer.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Golden-Field RCMP at (250) 344-2221.
