
UPDATE: The accident on the Coquihalla south of Merritt is clear
MERRITT – The crash south of Merritt that created delays on the Coquihalla Highway at exit 286 is clear.
Earlier today there was an accident southbound on Highway 5 which has lead to the closure of the Coquihalla and delays due to traffic congestion, according to Drive B.C. today, Oct. 7.
At 2:19 p.m. the Incident at Exit 286, Coldwater Interchange, South Merritt cleared.
For the latest updates, visit Drive B.C.
— This story was updated at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 with more information from Drive B.C.
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