By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Two people confirmed killed when Vancouver Island road washed out

Oct 22, 2024 | 2:14 PM

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — RCMP say the body of a second person has been found inside their vehicle after a road washed away amid pouring rain on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Police say two vehicles went into the Sarita River when Bamfield Road washed out on Saturday as an atmospheric river hammered southern B.C.

The body of the other driver was found Sunday.

More coming.

The Canadian Press