(UPDATE: Nov. 14 at 2:50 pm): The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened east of Chase after a motor vehicle incident occurred earlier today.
According to DriveBC, the incident is clear and drivers should expect delays due to congestion.
✅OPEN - #BCHwy1 2km east of #ChaseBC vehicle incident is clear. Expect delays due to congestion.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 14, 2024
BC Emergency Health Services said it responded to the scene earlier today with two ambulances and primary care paramedics.
The service added that emergency medical treatment was given to a pair of patients who were both transported by ground to a hospital.
Up-to-date road conditions can be found online at this link.
(Original story: Nov. 14 at 12:15 pm): Both directions of traffic on Hwy 1 in the Shuswap have come to a halt because of a vehicle incident.
The incident closed the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Chase and according to Drive BC, crews are en route to the scene.
⛔️UPDATE - #BCHwy1 is CLOSED in both directions east of #ChaseBC due to a vehicle incident. Crews en route. Expect delays. Detour in place.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 14, 2024
ℹ️For more info:https://t.co/HHp29ZWENN https://t.co/row4Aaf9Wr
A detour around the incident is in place on Hwy 97 and an update on the status of the closure is expected around 2 pm.
The local highway contractor says drivers can expect significant delays.
Up-to-date road conditions can be found online at this link.
