Vehicle flips on Coquihalla. Image: DriveBC

Southbound lanes open after vehicle flips on Coquihalla

Southbound traffic is blocked due to a vehicle incident

  • Nov. 17, 2020 12:00 a.m.

UPDATE: 3:42 p.m.

Traffic is flowing again in the southbound lanes of the Coquihalla.

A tow truck arrived on Highway 5 near Zopkios about 2:45 p.m. to tow the flipped vehicle from the scene.

It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the incident.

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Southbound traffic is blocked on the Coquihalla near Zopkios following a vehicle incident.

It appears a vehicle flipped onto its side near the Zopkios Rest Area. It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved in the incident, that took place about 1 p.m., Tuesday.

Drivers are warned to expect delays.

Highway 5 is reportedly slushy with wet flurries near the summit.

More to come.

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