Body found in Richmond ditch

An RCMP officer's shoulder patch is seen as a hand holds up a radio in a vehicle
FILE - Richmond RCMP. (Courtesy Twitter/ Richmond RCMP)

By CityNews Staff

Posted May 19, 2022 6:41 pm.

Last Updated May 19, 2022 6:45 pm.

A body has been found in a ditch near the airport in Richmond.

The RCMP says it’s looking into the circumstances but notes there is “no risk to the public.”

Fire crews were called in to help recover the body, which was found in the area of Miller Road near Templeton Street Thursday afternoon.

Mounties are not providing any other details at this time.

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