BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A major multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a double-decker transit bus and several cars shut down Highway 99 near the Highway 91 interchange on Friday, October 16, 2026, causing significant traffic disruption in the Surrey-Delta area.
Dashcam footage appears to show a truck crossing the highway median before striking vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. Surrey Police Service confirmed that emergency crews responded, but the extent of injuries remained unclear in the initial reports.
“Please don’t go on Highway 99. There is a big accident today near Mud Bay Park. It will take a while to clear up. IF you don’t want to be stuck until next morning, please don’t use Highway 99. It’s terrible here. No ambulance, fire truck, and police have arrived at the scene as of now. #highway99 #accident #boundarybay #mudbay”
— Harry Jung, in a social media post
Editor’s note: This post describes the witness’s observations at the time of posting. Police subsequently confirmed that fire crews and paramedics attended. The warning about delays until morning was the witness’s assessment, not an official reopening estimate. Check DriveBC for current road conditions.
Highway 99 Crash: Semi-Truck Crosses Median and Hits Bus
The collision occurred just east of the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange, an important route connecting communities across Metro Vancouver.
Police confirmed that a semi-truck with a trailer, a bus and several other vehicles were involved. Video footage showed what appeared to be a double-decker transit bus among the vehicles struck.
Authorities initially could not confirm how many vehicles were involved or whether passengers were aboard the bus.
Although the footage captures the truck crossing the median, investigators have not established what caused the vehicle to enter opposing traffic.
Highway 99 Accident Timeline and Emergency Response
Local reporting provides a timeline of the developing emergency on Friday afternoon:
- 4:25 p.m. PT: The PulsePoint emergency-response app recorded an incident.
- 4:38 p.m.: DriveBC reported left-lane blockages in both directions.
- Shortly after 5:30 p.m.: Southbound Highway 99 was closed, with northbound traffic restricted.
- 6:04 p.m.: Fraser Valley Today reported PulsePoint information indicating approximately seven ambulances at the scene and at least two patient transports.
The ambulance figures came from emergency-response app information and were not an official casualty count.
Highway 99 Closure Causes Major Traffic Disruption
According to CBC News, southbound Highway 99 was closed between the Highway 91 overpass and the King George Boulevard on-ramp. Northbound traffic was reduced to limited movement, with early reports describing vehicles being directed onto the shoulder.
Police warned that evidence collection and vehicle recovery could keep parts of the highway closed for several hours.
Motorists should check DriveBC’s official highway and traffic updates for current road conditions, lane restrictions and reopening information.
Eyewitness Describes Crash Aftermath Near Mud Bay Trail
A cyclist travelling along Mud Bay Trail told Fraser Valley Today that he encountered the aftermath of the collision.
The witness estimated that approximately four vehicles were involved, including a tractor-trailer, bus and red Tesla. Police had not confirmed the exact vehicle count.
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Highway 99 Crash Injuries and Police Investigation
Surrey Fire Services and B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedics attended the scene alongside Surrey Police Service.
Police initially said they could not confirm whether anyone suffered serious injuries. The initial reports also provided no verified fatality count or passenger total for the bus.
Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said investigators would gather evidence and coordinate cleanup operations before affected sections of the highway could reopen.
The crash follows other serious transportation emergencies, including a Calgary bus fire and crash near Saddletowne that required emergency crews to respond.
Another incident, the Newcastle Knights crowd crash in Wallsend, highlighted the risks when vehicles collide with groups of people.
Highway 99 Accident Updates for October 17
Police initially expected further information late Friday or Saturday as the investigation continued.
The available initial reports did not establish the cause of the collision, a final injury count or a confirmed time when all affected lanes reopened.
Drivers travelling through the Surrey-Delta area should verify current highway conditions before departure, as Friday’s closure notices may no longer reflect Saturday’s traffic situation.
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