TWO lives have been lost after a large tree fell on a house in a Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood overnight.

On January 2, at 1:30 a.m., West Vancouver Police officers were called to the 6200-block of Wellington Avenue after a report of a large tree falling on houses.

Hydro wires and ruptured gas lines were damaged as a result of the uprooted tree.

Emergency crews on scene confirmed the death of two people – a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 50’s – inside a house.

“This appears to be a tragic accident,” said Constable Kevin Goodmurphy. “We are supporting the British Columbia Coroners Service as they conduct their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the loss of life. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.”

THE West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association posted the following on its Facebook page: “Tragic news in our hockey community today. Former WVMHA President Mike Sharp and his wife Caroline died last night as a large tree fell on their house in Horseshoe Bay. We are in shock. Mike was a selfless leader in the community and a true gentleman.”