Fort Langley Train Accident Fort Langley, British Columbia — A tragic railway collision this morning in Fort Langley has claimed the life of a person after they were struck by a train, Langley RCMP confirmed following the incident near the intersection of Glover Road and Billy Brown Road.
Police were called to the scene at approximately 7:45 a.m. Thursday morning after receiving reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a moving train. First responders arrived quickly and located the individual who had been struck. Despite efforts by emergency personnel, the person died at the scene from their injuries.
Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP said officers immediately secured the area and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Road closures remain in place around the site as investigators work to reconstruct what occurred and determine contributing factors.
Motorists and local residents have been advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the investigation continues. Police are asking anyone who was in the vicinity at the time of the collision or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Langley RCMP with information to assist in the ongoing case.
The fatal collision serves as a sobering reminder of the serious risks associated with railway crossings and tracks, and it has raised fresh concerns about safety in areas where pedestrians and vehicles interact with rail infrastructure.
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