Sudden storm in New Westminster prompts safety warning

New Westminster Police are warning people to be careful on the streets after a sudden storm hit the city Friday afternoon.

According to CBCMeteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe,thedeluge of rain, thunder, lighting, and hail occurred after a few storm cells developed over New Westminster.

One of the lightning strikes caused a massive power surgein the city stalling a train car in the Gateway Station. Iteffectively delayed train service for close to anhour until crews were able to remove the train from the track.

Trains are running normally now, but there may still be delays, according to the the transit authority.