UPDATE: Highway 1 open after major accident

After a major vehicle accident closed Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Sicamous this morning, the road has been reopened.

According to Drive BC, the incident occurred around 9 a.m. at Three Valley Gap. A long line of vehicles could be seen on the Three Valley Gap Drive BC webcam.

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Expects delays due to congestion.

Emergency crews are on scene, according to Drive BC.

The story has been updated Feb. 22, at 4:40 p.m.

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