A crash has closed Hwy. 5 south of Blue River. (Google Maps)

A crash has closed Hwy. 5 south of Blue River. (Google Maps)

UPDATE: Hwy. 5 open south of Blue River following ‘vehicle incident’

Social media reports say a semi-truck lost its load

  • Jan. 20, 2019 12:00 a.m.

Highway 5 has reopened as of Monday morning after being closed in both directions 20 kilometres south of Blue River on Sunday.

According to DriveBC, the closure was due to a “vehicle incident” at the Messiter Summit Rest Area.

Reports on social media indicate a semi-truck lost its load in the area.


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