Crash closes both directions of Highway 5 north of Kamloops

KAMLOOPS – Not much is known at this time, but a vehicle collision has closed an eight kilometre stretch of Highway 5.

According to Drive B.C., the Southern Yellowhead Highway 5 is closed from the Heffley Creek-Sun Peaks Exit to 8 km north of the exit.

There is no estimated time of reopening and no detours.

For the most up to date road conditions, check Drive B.C. online.


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Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.

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