A collision involving an unmarked police cruiser has shut down the intersection at Francis and Gilbert roads until further notice.
The collision, which occured around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, involved the unmarked cruiser and two other cars, one of which rolled several times before crashing through fencing at a construction site, according to a witness at the scene.
The other car suffered "extensive rear end damage," said the witness, who added that at least one person was taken to hospital.
Richmond RCMP are on scene.
The intersection is closed in all four directions, and it's not known if police were in pursuit of a vehicle.
The Richmond News has reached out to Richmond RCMP and B.C. Emergency Health Services for more information.
#RichmondBC - A serious crash still has the intersection of Francis and Gilbert shut down in all directions until further notice. ^ih https://t.co/xgC4EmPrK8
— AM730Traffic (@AM730Traffic) March 26, 2020
Currently on the scene of a collision at Francis and Gilbert. Expect heavy congestion and partial road closures. Please seek alternate routes. Thank you for your patience. #RichmondBC pic.twitter.com/3Qa48qimii
— Richmond RCMP (@RichmondRCMP) March 26, 2020
