Vehicle ignites into flames on Highway 17, Highway 17 WestBound closure in effect
Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 29 Aug, 2022 10:32 AM
On Sunday, at approximately 9:35pm, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 17 near Old Yale Road.
A semi truck was travelling westbound on Highway 17 when the driver smelled smoke. After the driver pulled over, the vehicle ignited into flames. The subsequent fire resulted in the vehicle sustaining major damage.
Due to the large diesel spill that originated from the damaged fuel tanks on the semi truck, Highway 17 westbound will remain shut down for several hours to allow for an environmental cleanup.
Iqbal Uppal is described as a South Asian Male, Bald with a White Beard, 6’2, 280 lbs wearing a grey and red hoodie, blue jeans and beige baseball cap. Iqbal walks with a limp due to arthritis in both knees. Police and family are concerned for his health and well-being.
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