One person is dead as a result of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 1 that occurred late Friday night, Sept. 6.
Langley RCMP responded to the crash at 9:40 p.m., said Sgt. Joe Leeson.
Video of #Hwy1 blocked EB last night following a fatal crash. Road is expected to open within an hour, Mounties told The Star.
— Aldergrove Star (@AldergroveStar) September 7, 2024
Video provided by Jeanette Bower Bolinger. pic.twitter.com/fng0B4MHfS
A tow truck towing a box truck collided with a tractor trailer unit, which trapped both the driver and passenger of the tow truck.
Firefighters extracted the passenger, who was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The highway was blocked east-bound, as well as the 264 Street on-ramp.
⚠️#BCHwy1 Eastbound traffic now open to a single lane east of 264th St.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) September 7, 2024
🧹 Cleanup from the earlier vehicle incident continues.
🚨Expect major delays and consider an alternate route.
ℹ️ https://t.co/frrFyJBoiH #Aldergrove #LangleyBC #BCHwy13 https://t.co/CJVVaWHC6b pic.twitter.com/rvP1qmzyjl
Mounties are still investigating the cause of the crash.
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More to come.
