Update: Drive BC announced just after 3 p.m. July 9 that Highway 1 between Salmon Arm and Sicamous had reopened completely.
CLEAR https://t.co/PSbAxirvkx
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 9, 2021
Original:
Two vehicles were reported to have landed in the ditch beside the Trans-Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Sicamous about 1 p.m. on Friday, July 9.
Highway 1 traffic was blocked in both directions about five kilometres east of the Canoe mill for a stretch of approximately 11 kilometres, according to Drive B.C.
CLOSED - #BCHwy1 - Vehicle incident west of Bernie Rd has the highway closed in both directions. Crews are on scene, assessment in progress. Detour via #BCHwy97A & #BCHwy97B. Estimated time of re-opening not available. More info: https://t.co/JYFJjJ18G8 #Sicamous #SalmonArm pic.twitter.com/MAGTWqVZpX
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 9, 2021
Emergency vehicles were still on scene about 2:30 p.m. No word on injuries or how many people were involved.
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