Traffic delays in West Vancouver for highway crash that killed 2

Two people have died in an early morning crash in West Vancouver, according to police.

Highway 1 westbound lanes are closed Thursday morning due to the crash and lengthy delays are expected.

The apparent head-on crash happened near the Westport Road exit around midnight.

Footage from the scene showed two vehicles with crumpled front ends, suggesting a high-speed head-on collision.

Seven ambulances were seen at the crash site Wednesday night.

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West Vancouver police said “significant delays” are expected for the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

The detachment also said access to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal is blocked.

There is no estimated time for reopening the highway. There is a detour in place for traffic.

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B.C.’s Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service has been called in for an investigation.

Global News has reached out to BC Emergency Health Services and West Vancouver police for more information.

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