Police are seeking witnesses to a head-on crash that resulted in the closure of the Massey Tunnel in British Columbia.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, causing significant traffic delays and forcing drivers to find alternate routes. According to authorities, the crash involved two vehicles and resulted in serious injuries to both drivers.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information. They are particularly interested in speaking with drivers who were in the area at the time of the crash and may have dashcam footage.
The Massey Tunnel, which connects Richmond and Delta, was closed for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and investigate the crash. It has since been reopened to traffic.
This is not the first time a serious accident has occurred in the Massey Tunnel. In 2019, a multi-vehicle crash resulted in the death of one person and injuries to several others. The incident sparked renewed calls for safety improvements to the aging tunnel, which has been a topic of debate for years.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has previously announced plans to replace the tunnel with a new bridge, but the project has faced delays and opposition from local communities.
In the meantime, police are urging drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent further accidents in the tunnel. Anyone with information about the recent crash is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
