UPDATED: Multiple vehicle incidents reported on Coquihalla

Multiple vehicle incidents have been reported north of Merritt on Highway 5 this morning.

According to Drive B.C., the incidents occurred just before Meadow Creek Road on the Coquihalla.

#BCHwy5 – Reports of multiple vehicle incidents north of #MerrittBC just before Meadow Creek Road. Crews are en route, assessment in progress. #Kamloops #Coquihalla

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) January 9, 2021

Highway crews are heading to the scene and an assessment is in progress. 

Witness Carly Isaac said three vehicles were involved including two semi-trucks and one Jeep.

Emergency crews are on scene.

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