Thursday, June 18, 2026
ADVT 
National

Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Langley, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 29 Jan, 2026 12:28 PM
  • Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Langley, B.C.

A train has struck and killed a pedestrian in Metro Vancouver, and police are investigating.

RCMP say the collision happened at about 7:44 a.m. Thursday near Glover and Billy Brown roads in Langley.

Police say emergency responders tried to administer life-saving measures to the pedestrian but the victim died at the scene.

No further details surrounding the collision have been released.

Police say some roads in the area have been closed to aid investigators looking into the case.

They are urging anyone who witnessed the collision to contact RCMP.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

MORE National ARTICLES

Budget to include millions for job retraining, foreign credential recognition

Budget to include millions for job retraining, foreign credential recognition
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the upcoming federal budget will include $75 million over the next three years to boost an apprentice training program focused on the building trades.

Budget to include millions for job retraining, foreign credential recognition

Royal Canadian Humane Association Investiture Ceremony

Royal Canadian Humane Association Investiture Ceremony
On October 24, 2025, Surrey Police Service (SPS) hosted the Royal Canadian Humane Association’s (RCHA) “2025 Bravery and Lifesaving Awards” Investiture Ceremony at SPS Headquarters.

Royal Canadian Humane Association Investiture Ceremony

Vancouver health authority sued over death of Canadian senator's son

Vancouver health authority sued over death of Canadian senator's son
The Vancouver Coastal Health authority is being sued over the death of a Canadian senator's son whose body was found on the grounds of Vancouver General Hospital, four days after he went missing from involuntary psychiatric care.

Vancouver health authority sued over death of Canadian senator's son

Business sector not sounding alarm after Trump ends trade talks over ad campaign

Business sector not sounding alarm after Trump ends trade talks over ad campaign
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it isn't alarmed after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he is halting trade talks with Canada over an ad campaign run by the Ontario government.

Business sector not sounding alarm after Trump ends trade talks over ad campaign

TKMS: Subs could be built in Canada, but not anytime soon

TKMS: Subs could be built in Canada, but not anytime soon
The head of a Germany company bidding to win Canada's lucrative submarine contract said it is possible to build its submarines, or part of them, in Canada — but probably not any time soon.

TKMS: Subs could be built in Canada, but not anytime soon

No closure for Filipino community, six months after Vancouver festival attack

No closure for Filipino community, six months after Vancouver festival attack
The pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Delta, B.C., has walked the scene of the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day festival attack in Vancouver, listening to stories of devastated Filipino community members.

No closure for Filipino community, six months after Vancouver festival attack