Potential Hazmat incident and suspected overdose deaths on Knight Street

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service investigating a potential Hazmat incident on Knight Street have determined the area to be safe again.

Update: Potential Hazmat Situation on Knight St. https://t.co/mzQiMh08m4 Crews have determined that the 4000 blk of Knight St is safe. #VPD

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 13, 2017

Meanwhile, Vancouver Police and the BC Coroners Service are looking into the suspected drug overdose deaths of two people in the same area.

According to a release, Fire and Rescue called the VPD to help on the 4000 block of Knight Street (around Knight Street and E 23rd Avenue) at around 11:30 am on Tuesday.

Hazmat team working with @VancouverPD & @BC_EHS 4000blk Knight. Right lane north between King Ed/Kingsway blocked. pic.twitter.com/FVO8alL9GL

— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) June 13, 2017

At the time, the VPD issued a statement saying:

“All precautions are being taken and the scene is being treated as a potential hazmat scene.

“Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service have the lead on the hazmat scene and the VPD will continue with the suspicious death investigation.”

#VPD & @VanFireRescue are on scene in the 4000 blk Knight Street for a possible hazmat incident & suspicious death. https://t.co/g6U1r47moV

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 13, 2017