Due to a serious collision, a portion of Highway 1 in Burnaby was closed Thursday.
The crash occurred near Highway 1 and Willingdon Avenue, a major route for drivers in that part of Metro Vancouver. It has since reopened.
✅ CLEAR – #BCHwy1 westbound vehicle incident west of Willingdon Ave has been cleared. All lanes are now open. #Burnaby pic.twitter.com/mLaKbFi5Xk
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BC Highway Patrol told Daily Hive that one driver is in critical condition after an unknown object flew through their windshield.
“BC Highway Patrol conducted a search of the highway for the object. ICARS is attending and the two HOV lanes on Highway 1 will remain closed until ICARS has completed their investigation.”
Witnesses are being asked to call BC Highway Patrol at 604-526-9744.