
Vehicle fire on the Coquihalla; expect traffic delays
A vehicle fire on the Coquihalla is slowing the flow of traffic.
Reports of a vehicle fire northbound at Larson Hill was reported just after 2 p.m. and crews were dispatched.
#BCHwy5– Reports of a vehicle fire northbound at Larson Hill.
Crews en route. Expect delays.#MerrittBC— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 19, 2020
Drive BC warned that delays should be expected. As of 3 p.m., traffic was open to one lane.
The cause of the fire and whether there are injuries is yet unknown.
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