Second Train-Pedestrian Fatality in Langley This Month on Same Rail Line
For the second time in January, a tragic incident has occurred where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Langley, British Columbia. The latest fatality happened on Thursday morning, just three weeks after a similar incident on the same rail line, raising serious concerns about rail safety in the area.
Details of the Latest Incident
On Thursday morning shortly before 8:00 AM, Langley RCMP responded to an emergency call reporting that a train had struck a pedestrian near the intersection of Glover Road and Billy Brown Road in Fort Langley. Upon arrival, officers discovered an individual with severe injuries at the scene.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the location, according to Langley RCMP Sergeant Zynal Sharoom. The area surrounding the accident site was subsequently closed to traffic as investigators conducted a thorough examination of the scene.
Previous Incident on Same Rail Line
This tragic event follows another fatal train-pedestrian collision that occurred just three weeks earlier on January 8th. That incident took place on the same rail line but in a different section of Langley, specifically near Derby Hills Park and the 208 Street rail crossing in Langley Township.
In that previous case, the pedestrian also suffered fatal injuries and died before emergency medical services could transport them to a hospital for treatment. The proximity of these two incidents in both time and location has prompted questions about safety measures along this particular rail corridor.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Authorities have not yet released specific details about either incident, including the identities of the victims or the exact circumstances that led to these tragic collisions. The Langley RCMP continues to investigate both cases, working to determine what factors may have contributed to these fatalities.
These back-to-back incidents have understandably shaken the Langley community, with residents expressing concern about pedestrian safety near railway crossings and along rail lines. The fact that both fatalities occurred within a three-week period on the same rail infrastructure has highlighted potential safety issues that warrant closer examination.
Rail safety advocates are likely to call for increased awareness campaigns, improved signage, or enhanced safety measures along this particular rail line to prevent similar tragedies in the future. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss of two individuals in these separate but connected incidents.
