UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens following vehicle accident near Sicamous

The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened following an accident near Sicamous this morning.

DriveB.C. reported the highway closure east of Sicamous near Mckreacher Road. The road has completely reopened this afternoon, Dec. 19.

For more information and updates on highway closures, visit DriveB.C.'s website.

A winter storm warning is no longer in effect for Highway 1, from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.

– This story was updated at 1:48 p.m. as the highway has fully reopened.

– This story was updated at 11:30 a.m. as the road has partially reopened.

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