UPDATE:
Highway 97 has re-opened in both directions north of Williams Lake after the roadway was cleared from a collision between two transport trucks Monday morning.
UPDATE: Traffic is moving once again following a collision between two transport trucks Monday morning.
DriveBC is reporting single vehicle alternating traffic. Next update is at 2 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Highway 97 is closed in both directions Monday morning, Oct. 5, due to a motor vehicle incident involving two transport trucks.
Williams Lake RCMP Insp. Jeff Pelley said one person was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries.
The highway, two kilometres south of Blue Lake Road, is closed until further notice.
The two transport trucks, travelling in opposite directions, made a contact at a bend in the road.
The incident caused the lumber truck to crash into a nearby field, spilling its load.
DriveBC reported some areas had foggy patches this morning, although it is unknown what caused the crash.
UPDATE – #BCHwy97 Closed due to vehicle incident approximately 30km north of #WilliamsLake 2km south of Blue Lake Rd. Assessment in progress. https://t.co/w43I9IywvB
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) October 5, 2020
More to come
