A farm tractor driver suffered severe injuries in a collision with a pickup truck in Abbotsford on Monday night, according to local authorities.
The incident took place around 7 p.m. on Vye Road, just east of Cole Road, as both vehicles were heading westbound. The pickup truck struck the rear of the tractor, causing it to veer off the road and overturn.
Emergency services swiftly responded, and the tractor driver was airlifted to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
Fortunately, the driver of the pickup truck escaped major harm and is assisting the investigation.
Abbotsford Police Department clarified that alcohol is not believed to have played a role in the accident, but the circumstances remain under scrutiny.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or possesses video documentation to contact the police.
