UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens after crash prompts helicopter evacuation

(UPDATE: May 8 at 9:05 am): The road has now fully reopened.

(Original story: May 8 at 8:31 am): There has been a closure on the Coquihalla Highway this morning.

A crash between Falls Lake Road and Coquihalla Lakes Road has forced the road to close to southbound traffic.

⛔️#BCHwy5 A southbound vehicle incident between Falls Lake Rd and Coquihalla Lakes Rd has the highway CLOSED to southbound traffic. Crews on scene. Assessment in progress. Expect major delays. #CoquihallaHwy #Merritt #HopeBC

ℹ️For more info:https://t.co/IuCgjD8hOx

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 8, 2024

DriveBC said crews are at the scene.

It also warned drivers to “expect major delays.”

A helicopter evacuation is expected to take place.