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Coquihalla Highway closed between Merritt and Hope

The Coquihalla Highway 11 km east of Hope is empty this afternoon after being closed in both directions due to a collision.
Image Credit: DriveBC

The Coquihalla Highway is closed in both directions north of Hope this afternoon.

Drive BC reports a collision between the start of Highway 5 and Highway 97C has resulted in the closure of the route this afternoon, April 21, from Merritt to one kilometre north of Hope, a distance of 108 kilometres.

The road is closed in both directions except for emergency vehicles and major delays are expected.

A medivac has been dispatched to the scene.

There is currently no estimated time of reopening.

Check with Drive BC for further updates.

Image Credit: DriveBC

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