(UPDATE: 9:05 am) - The Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) is once again open to traffic west of Salmon Arm.
The highway was closed for multiple hours this morning after a serious crash.
OPEN - #BCHwy1 is open west of #SalmonArm in Tappen after previous vehicle incident. Please drive with care.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) October 11, 2019
(Original story: 6:20 am) - An early morning crash has closed the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1).
It’s shut down west of Salmon Arm in Tappen, according to DriveBC.
Emergency crews are on scene, but there’s no estimated time for the highway to reopen.
A detour is available via Hwy 97 and drivers coming from the east should use Hwy 97A from Sicamous to get there, while those heading east from Kamloops should turn onto Hwy 97 at Monte Creek.
*INCIDENT* #BCHwy1 is closed near #SalmonArm. Between Ford Rd & White Lake Rd in #Tappen area. Emergency crews on scene. Assessment in progress. Next update 7:30am Detour thru Hwy 97 via Monte Creek. Check https://t.co/18yIsxptm6 for latest. @TranBC_OKS @DriveBC_TOK @915EZRock pic.twitter.com/qAvnTw3Mkk
— AIMRoads (@AimRoads) October 11, 2019
The next update is expected at 7:30 am.
NowMedia will update this story when more information is made available.
