West Shore RCMP are currently dealing with a suspicious package at Victoria General Hospital.
West Shore RCMP says the area is secure and operations at the hospital have not been suspended.
Police are asking people to use the north entrance when arriving at the hospital — the doors next to the emergency department.
“The scene is presently secure, an explosives trained PSD is on site and we are awaiting the arrival of the Explosives Disposal Unit from Vancouver,” said West Shore RCMP in a media release.
No other details were provided.
West Shore RCMP are on site at Victoria General Hospital dealing with a suspicious package. Hospital operations are not suspended at this time. Please use alternate entrances and respect police cordons.
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) May 4, 2021
West Shore RCMP are on site at Victoria General Hospital dealing with a suspicious package. Hospital operations are not suspended at this time. Please use the north entrance when entering the hospital – the doors next to the Emergency Department. Please avoid the south side. #yyj
— Island Health (@VanIslandHealth) May 4, 2021
More to come.
