Head-on Massey Tunnel crash leaves one dead

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Posted September 2, 2020 8:24 am.

Last Updated September 2, 2020 9:12 am.

RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – A head-on crash in the Massey Tunnel Wednesday morning has left one person dead, the B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed.

Few other details are being released at this time.

Footage from the scene shows two badly damaged vehicles after the crash, which witnesses say happened around midnight.

The collision happened in what are normally the southbound lanes of the Massey Tunnel as crews had the northbound lanes shut down for maintenance.

The incident forced the closure of the tunnel in both directions for several hours. It has since reopened.

Related article: Head-on crash in Massey Tunnel snarls morning traffic

It’s unclear how badly anyone else involved in the crash was hurt.

We’ve reached out to the RCMP for more information.

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