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Tow truck driver struck by oncoming vehicle in Abbotsford

The westbound lanes of Highway 1 reopened shortly before 2 p.m. PT after they were closed between Whatcom Road and Sumas Highway.

Highway 1 reopens after incident shuts down westbound lanes, while company pleads for road safety

A damaged truck sits by the side of the road near a crash on Highway 1 at Whatcom Road. (Shane MacKichan)

RCMP saya tow truck driver was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Highway 1 in Abbotsford, B.C.while loading his truck late Saturday morning.

RCMP couldn't confirm the extent of the driver's injuries but said they had called for an air ambulance.

Meanwhile the driver's company, Aggressive Auto Towing says in a Facebook post that their employee is in hospital and will have surgery.

It is also asking for other drivers to slow down and move over.

The crash is being considereda workplace incident, RCMP said, and WorkSafeBC confirmed it has sent investigators to the scene.

The westboundlanes of Highway 1 reopened shortly before 2 p.m. PT after theywere closed between Whatcom Road and Sumas Highway.

RCMP say they called an air ambulance for the tow truck driver who was struck on Highway 1 while loading a minivan. (Shane MacKichan)