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Yukon Environment Minister Nils Clarke in hospital after crash kills deputy minister

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Environment Minister Nils Clarke remains in hospital after he was injured Friday in a car crash that killed deputy environment minister Michael Prochazka.
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Nils Clarke, minister of environment and of highways and public works, speaks during question period at the Yukon legislative assembly in Whitehorse on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Clarke remains in hospital after he was injured Friday in a car crash that killed his deputy environment minister Michael Prochazka. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Environment Minister Nils Clarke remains in hospital after he was injured Friday in a car crash that killed deputy environment minister Michael Prochazka.

Premier Ranj Pillai issued the update on Clarke's condition in a news release today.

Pillai says Clarke was injured in a two-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of Prochazka.

The premier says Clarke, who is also minister for highways and public works, is in a Vancouver hospital and is hopeful he will make a full recovery.

Until Clarke is ready to return to work, Richard Mostyn will be acting minister of highways and public works and John Streicker will be acting minister of environment.

Pillai earlier paid tribute to Prochazka as a devoted public servant who was passionate about conservation and nature.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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