A still shot from the YouTube video taken yesterday, Dec. 18. SUBMITTED/Jonney Lee

VIDEO: Bad weather sets off B.C. highway crashes, sending four to hospital

MERRITT, B.C. – Four people were taken to hospital after a series of collisions on Highway 5 south of Merritt, B.C., as weather conditions deteriorate on the route.

BC Emergency Health Services says three ambulances were sent to an incident on the highway, also known as the Coquihalla Highway.

The service says in a news release that initial reports said nine people were injured, but only four people were taken to hospital in stable condition.

The provincial Transportation Ministry says the southbound lanes reopened more than four hours after the incident, but delays are expected to persist in both directions.

A travel advisory has been issued as harsh winter conditions, including snowfall and blowing snow, are expected for the highway between Hope and Merritt.

Environment Canada forecasts up to 30 centimetres of snow for the region through Wednesday.

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Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.

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