SkyTrain station reopens after unstable crane forced closure

VCC-Clark SkyTrain station in Vancouver has reopened after it was closed Thursday afternoon due to an unstable crane nearby, TransLink says.

The station,the western terminus of the Millennium Line, reopened just after midnight Friday, the transit authority said.Service between VCC-Clark and Commercial-Broadway station had been suspended from around11 a.m. Thursday.

The crane is located at a development site on Keith Drivenear Clark Drive and East Sixth Avenue. WorkSafe B.C. spokespersonAshley Gregersontold CBC news Friday the crane and its load have been secured, and there is no risk to the public.

No injuries were reported. Gregerson said in an email the site's operator is creating a plan to ensure any remaining load is safely removed from the crane.

Vancouver police said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that traffic in the area was affected "as crews deal with a construction crane issue."

Police said East 6th Avenue remained closed as of 9:30 p.m. PT Thursday. In an email to CBC News Friday, Vancouver police Const. Tania Visintin said the street is back open and WorkSafeBC is investigating the work site.

The City of Vancouver said it is aware of the situation at a development site on Keith Drive andthe contractor is working with WorkSafeBC, TransLink,Vancouver police and the cityto ensure the safety of the public and workers in the area.