UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens following crash between Tobiano and Savona

The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened this afternoon after two semi-trucks crashed between Tobiano and Savona.

Drive B.C. reported the highway closure between Tunkwa Lake Road and Cavesson Way. The Kamloops RCMP also asked drivers to avoid the area for the duration of the closure.

Kamloops RCMP media relations officer Crystal Evelyn said no fatalities occurred.

One driver received minor injuries and the other was transported to hospital with unknown injuries.

Kamloops RCMP will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

— This story was updated Jan. 21, 2022 at 10:20 a.m. to include an update from Drive B.C.

— This story was updated Jan. 21, 2022 at 2:01 p.m. to say the highway had reopened and to add additional comment from RCMP.

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