Highway alert

Highway alert

Highway 1 on single alternating traffic past Hope after accident

Accident between Ross and American Creek roads is cause of closure, Drive BC states

  • Sep. 8, 2020 12:00 a.m.

Highway 1 north of Hope is once again open, to single lane alternating traffic, after an accident after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 forced a full closure of the highway for hours.

The highway was closed at American Lake Road, with no estimated time of re-opening Drive BC stated shortly before 2 p.m. The closure was due to a vehicle incident between Ross Rd. and American Creek Rd.

A crew from Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue were on the scene, describing it as a multi-vehicle accident. Several drivers reported multiple vehicles involved, including including multiple cars rear-ended and a pick up truck with a camper on a barrier.

Whether there are any injuries is not yet clear, the Hope Standard has reached out to the RCMP’s traffic services for further information.

Did you witness this incident and have more information you would like to share? Email news@hopestandard.com or call 604-785-9675.

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