4-year-old dead, 2 women injured in bus crash near West Vancouver ferry terminal: police
Mother of 4-year-old boy taken to hospital in critical condition, police say
A four-year-old boy died and two women were injured after they were hit by a bus near the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver Wednesday, police say.
They say officers were called to the scene around 3:30 p.m. PT for reports of pedestrians "pinned under a bus."
Sgt. Chris Bigland with the West Vancouver Police Department said the boy was pronounced deceased at the scene, while his mother was taken to hospital in critical condition. The mother's friend was also injured but in stable condition.
"This is a serious, life-changing event for the victims, their families, witnesses and many others," Bigland said.
He said the investigation is in its early stages and a criminal offence has not been ruled out.
The bus driver, a TransLink employee, is being interviewed by police, he said, and the bus was seized for mechanical inspection.
Speed is not considered to be a factor, according to Bigland.
West Vancouver police are asking the public for witness accounts and dash cam or other video footage in the area of Keith Road and Bay Street from around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mayor expresses condolences
West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager called the crash "a tragic situation."
"I just want to express on behalf of my entire council our profound sadness," he told CBC News. "Our hearts go out to everybody impacted by this tragic event."
B.C. Ferries said ferry service was not affected, but the company asked customers to plan with the crash in mind.
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn said the transit authority was heartbroken by the "tragic" event.
"Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this devastating event," he said in a statement.
He said TransLink is supporting the West Vancouver Police Department in its investigation.
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