A tragic accident occurred on Sprott Street in Burnaby, resulting in a road closure in both directions on Friday.
Authorities from the Burnaby RCMP have closed off a section of Sprott Street between Norland Avenue and Kensington Avenue following the fatal crash that took place at 8 a.m. Although details are limited, it has been confirmed that there has been a loss of life.
Pictures from the site depict law enforcement officers marking key areas at the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Sprott Street.
Motorists are urged to steer clear of the affected area. Alternate routes for those heading towards Highway 1 include using Canada Way to Willingdon or opting for the northbound route around Burnaby Lake to Gaglardi Way via Lougheed Highway.
Our team at 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver is in contact with the Burnaby RCMP for further updates on the incident.