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Surrey morning crash results in road closures in the area of 152nd St

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 21 Mar, 2023 09:48 AM
  • Surrey morning crash results in road closures in the area of 152nd St

UPDATE: 

Surrey RCMP is updating the public that all roads have now reopened following a single vehicle collision this morning at 148th Street and 64th Avenue, which resulted in a downed power line. Repairs have now been made, and the affected stretch of 64th Avenue reopened to traffic as of this afternoon.

EARLIER STORY: 

A single vehicle collision has caused a severe traffic disruption in Surrey. 

On Tuesday morning around 6:15, Surrey RCMP were called to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of 148th street and 64th avenue. A commercial vehicle struck a Hydro pole carrying active power lines.

Due to the location of the collision and the subsequent downed power line, 64th avenue is closed from 152nd street to 146th street. 148th street is closed from 68th avenue to 62nd avenue. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and find a different route for their morning commute.  

The incident is still under investigation but alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors.

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