Langley 8 car crash on Highway 1 cleared

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By Charlie Carey

Posted August 24, 2023 6:46 am.

Last Updated August 24, 2023 8:06 am.

A massive multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Langley that created chaos for commuters heading west Thursday morning has been cleared.

Eight vehicles were involved in the collision between 248th and 232nd streets.

The left lane was closed, and traffic is still heavy in the area.

You can take Fraser Highway as an alternate route.

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