Image Credit: B.C. Ambulance via Flickr
November 30, 2016 - 2:59 PM
SALMON ARM - A collision has closed the Trans Canada Highway in both directions near Salmon Arm this afternoon.
There are reports a semi and car collided in Blind Bay at about 1:15 p.m., Nov. 30, and at least one person has been injured.
Sgt. Scott West with Salmon Arm RCMP confirms there was a crash and can only say emegerncy crews are on the scene.
Drive B.C. says Highway 1 is closed about 25 kilometres west of Salmon Arm until further notice. There is no estimated time of reopening.
Detours are available via Highway 97, Highway 97A or Highway 97B.
For the latest information on the status of the route, go to the Drive B.C. website.
Image Credit: Drive B.C.
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