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New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has responded to a fatality following a collision involving a train and a pedestrian.
The incident happened at approximately 3:30pm near the intersection of Spruce Street and Brunette Avenue. Spruce Street is currently closed to traffic in both directions as crews have arrived on scene.
The New Westminster Police Department is liaising with our public safety partners, including the railway companies. The name of the deceased has not been released.
The New Westminster Police Department would like to extend the support of the Victim Assistance Unit to those who witnessed this incident. Witnesses in need of support can call the Victim Assistance Unit at 604-529-2525 or email VAU@nwpolice.org.
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CONTACT PERSON: Sergeant Andrew Leaver
PHONE: 604-525-5411
EMAIL: communications@nwpolice.org
