A serious incident on Highway 1 has shut down the eastbound lane just east of Abbotsford on Saturday afternoon.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident around 3 p.m. near No. 3 Road and Highway 1, with an air ambulance being flown in to attend the scene.
Emergency crews have shut down all eastbound traffic, with vehicles not moving for nearly an hour.
⚠️REMINDER – #BCHwy1 Eastbound vehicle incident continues to block the eastbound travel lanes at No. 3 Rd. Crews are on scene. Please watch for traffic control and expect major delays. #Abbotsford pic.twitter.com/0Yg5YqDFSb
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) September 9, 2023
Major delays are still to be expected in the area, and drivers are suggested to find alternative routes.
More details to come as they are made available.
