Fatal collision closes King William-James intersection
August 05, 2010
Hamilton Spectator
A section of downtown has been closed after a fatal collision.
Police have not said whether the victim is a man or a woman. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m.
The area around the intersection of King William and James streets is taped off. Part of James Street around the City Centre has been closed off and is expected to be closed for some time.
A transport truck, without a load, is sitting in the southbound lane of James.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit has been called in to investigate.
Police say there were many witnesses in the area, but they are appealing for anyone else who saw the collision to contact them.
And from CHCH:
A man is dead after being hit by a truck in downtown Hamilton.
It happened at King William and James just before 3:30 Thursday afternoon. James Street is closed from King to York Boulevard, and King William is closed for several blocks.
Police have also shut exits from Jackson Square along James and buses are being re-routed.
We'll have a live update on this story tonight on CHCH News @ 6.