UPDATE: Crash near Coquihalla summit cleared

A morning crash on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt was cleared quickly.

According to DriveBC, a vehicle incident closed the left lane for both northbound and southbound traffic for about 30 minutes. The highway was fully-reopened shortly after 9 a.m.

There is no word on the cause of the incident or any resulting injuries.

#BCHwy5 – Vehicle incident between Exit 238: Falls Lake Rd and Exit 228: Coquihalla Lakes Rd. The left lane is closed in both the northbound and southbound directions. Crews are on scene. Please drive with care and expect delays. #HopeBC #MerrittBC #Coquihalla

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) October 19, 2019

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