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UPDATE: Crash on Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt

UPDATE: Crash on Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt | iNFOnews.ca
The view from the webcam at Larson Hill on Highway 5 about 36 kilometres south of Merritt, looking north, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Credit: Drive B.C.

MERRITT – A two-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt closed the northbound lanes for a few hours this morning, Dec. 19.

Highway 5 has reopened following the crash at Larson Hill on Highway 5, according to Drive B.C.

A semi and a van were involved in the crash and B.C. Ambulance dispatched a helicopter to the scene, according to unconfirmed reports.

For the latest highway conditions go to Drive B.C.’s website.

UPDATE: Crash on Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt | iNFOnews.ca
Credit: Drive B.C.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Howard Alexander at halexander@infonews.ca. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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