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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Crash outside Langley Events Centre leaves motorcyclist dead, police say
The scene of a fatal motorcycle crash near the Langley Events Centre is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (CTV News) A motorcyclist is dead after a serious crash outside the Langley Events Centre Wednesday night. The collision occurred shortly before 6 p.m. at the intersection of 200 Street and 80 Avenue, local Mounties said in a news release. Langley RCMP said the crash led to closures of the eastbound lanes of 80 Avenue and the southbound lanes of 200 Street, as well as all but one northbound lane of 200 Street. The westbound lanes of 80 Avenue remained open. 'This closure will remain in effect for hours,' said spokesperson Sgt. Zynal Sharoom in an email to CTV News. 'Unfortunately, we are investigating a fatality.' One other person was taken to hospital in the incident, police said. They did not elaborate on the person's condition. Police asked anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash – especially those with dash camera video – to contact Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file number 2025-25603.
Vancouver Sun
15-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Woman, 33, deliberately set on fire in Langley, B.C., police say
Police in Metro Vancouver say they have yet to identify a suspect in a targeted assault that sent a woman to hospital for urgent treatment of 'severe burns' resulting from exposure to an 'unknown substance.' A statement issued by Langley RCMP says officers responded to a report of a woman in distress along a stretch of the Fraser Highway lined with businesses near the city's downtown area at about 6:35 p.m. on Saturday. Langley RCMP investigating targeted assault resulting in severe injuries Sgt. Zynal Sharoom says officers found the 33-year-old woman suffering from 'serious burns consistent with an intentional act.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The Mounties say they believe the victim was deliberately exposed to the substance and the attack does not appear to have been random. Sharoom says police cannot yet confirm what the substance was and no suspect or suspects had been identified at the time of Monday's statement. He says police believe the assault took place in a public area and they're urging anyone who may have information or dash camera footage to contact them. There is no indication at this point in the investigation that the assault is linked to other incidents in the region, Sharoom adds. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Global News
14-07-2025
- Global News
33-year-old woman intentionally set on fire on Langley street, police say
A woman suffered severe burns and needed urgent medical treatment after she was intentionally set on fire, police said. Langley, B.C., RCMP responded to reports of a woman in distress on Saturday at approximately 6:35 p.m. in the 20300 block of Fraser Highway. Officers found a 33-year-old woman suffering from severe burns. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy This does not appear to be a random act. We believe the victim was deliberately exposed to an unknown substance, resulting in serious burns consistent with an intentional act, Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP said in a statement. We're urging anyone who may have information about this incident to contact our investigators. A motive for the attack or any details about the victim have not been released at this time. Story continues below advertisement Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the area at the time or may have dash camera footage. Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has relevant video evidence is asked to contact the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file number 2025-22290.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Police investigating fire at under-construction home in Langley
An under-construction house burns in Langley on Wednesday, July 9. Mounties in Langley are investigating a fire at a construction site Wednesday morning. The Langley RCMP says officers responded to a report of a structure fire around 12:30 a.m. in the 19600 block of 48 Avenue. Upon police arrival, the house, which was unoccupied, was fully engulfed in flames. Langley City Fire Rescue Service and police are now working to determine the cause. Langley fire The aftermath of a structure fire in Langley is seen on Wednesday, July 9. 'We appreciate the public's patience, as there may be on going traffic disruptions in the area while the investigation continues,' Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said in a news release. Police asked anyone who was in the area between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. and has dash camera video to call the detachment's non-emergency line.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
Man charged after B.C. barn erupts in flames with animals inside
Flames are seen at a barn fire in Langley Township on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Handout) Days after a barn fire that sent dark smoke over B.C.'s Lower Mainland, a suspect has been charged with arson and other offences. The fire was reported in Langley Township around 11:45 a.m. Friday, prompting an emergency response that included a large RCMP presence. On Monday, Langley RCMP confirmed there were animals in the barn when it erupted in flames, and that some of them were killed. 'The Township of Langley Fire Department tried their best to save as many as they could,' Sgt. Zynal Sharoom told CTV News. Authorities could not confirm what kind of animals were in the barn, or how many of them died. Officers arrested Langley resident Christopher Gerald William England in connection with the fire on Sunday. 'This arrest is the result of diligent investigative work and coordinated response by our officers and partner agencies,' said Sharoom, in a statement. England is facing several criminal charges, including arson damaging property, assault with a weapon, assault, causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal, mischief, and obstructing police. In a news release, Langley RCMP said its investigation uncovered 'grounds to believe the fire had been deliberately set,' but did not provide any further details. Online court records show England has a bail hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
