One person is dead after a vehicle was hit by a train in Maple Ridge.

Ridge Meadows RCMP were on the scene shortly after 9:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 25800-block of Lougheed Highway.

Lougheed Highway was shut down for a short time, but has since reopened. RCMP crash analysts are helping with the investigation.

Witnesses and anyone with dashcam or surveillance video from the area on Wednesday morning are asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251. If you saw the crash and have been affected, you can reach out to RCMP victim services at 604-467-7650.

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