Coquihalla reopens after early morning crash stops traffic

An early-morning collision forced the closure of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merrit Saturday, Sept. 28.

According to DriveBC, the incident occurred around 7 a.m. at Mine Creek Road. Detours were not available and crews assessed the scene. 

The highway reopened shortly after 8 a.m.

CLEARED – #BCHwy5 is fully OPEN northbound at Exit 231: Mine Creek Rd, expect delays and drive to conditions

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) September 28, 2019

There is currently no word on the cause of the accident, but DriveBC highway webcams show winter conditions on the mountain pass.

More information will follow as it becomes available.

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