Abbotsford News

The RCMP pulled six of 15 farm worker vans off the road after they were inspected during spot checks in Abbotsford early Thursday morning.

The inspection blitz targeting farm worker vehicles was promised by the provincial government after a deadly Highway 1 crash on March 7 killed three Abbotsford women and injured 14 others.

The RCMP, WorkSafeBC, and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) officers were out in force between 5 and 8 a.m. inspecting vans loaded with workers just south of Highway 1 on Sumas Way.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Bob Beaudoin said commercial vehicle checks are standard and part of maintaining the wellness of the highway, but farm vehicle inspections are being stepped up.