Fatal crash partially closes Trans-Canada Highway in West Vancouver, delays ferry sailings
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A fatal crash on the Trans-Canada Highway is under investigation in West Vancouver, leading to road closures Thursday morning.
A fatal crash on the Trans-Canada Highway is under investigation in West Vancouver, leading to road closures Thursday morning.
Police said the crash happened at about 11:40 p.m. Wednesday evening, as a driver was going east in the westbound lanes near Westport Road and crashed with an oncoming vehicle. Two people died and remaining passengers were taken to hospital, police said.
BC Emergency Health Services told CTV News Vancouver in an emailed statement seven ambulances responded to the crash, with primary care and advanced care paramedics on scene. Three patients were taken to hospital.
Westbound traffic on Highway 1 remained closed at Westport Road Thursday morning, with detours offered at Exit 4 and Marine Drive.
Police said the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is on scene investigating the crash.
"West Vancouver Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those impacted and thanks the West Vancouver public for their patience and co-operation," a statement from WVPD said.
With highway traffic blocked heading to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal Thursday, ferry sailings were delayed.
