Fiery collision involving truck closes Highway 1 at Three Valley Gap

A major vehicle collision has closed BC Highway 1 has been closed in both directions near Three Valley Gap. (Contributed)

Drivers should expect major delays and congestion; estimated time of re-opening is 2 p.m.

Highway 1 has been closed in both directions near Three Valley Gap, southwest of Revelstoke, following a major vehicle incident.

Drive BC reports emergency crews are on scene and an assessment in progress but there is no detour available.

As of 11:54 a.m. Saturday, Drive BC’s estimated time of re-opening is 2 p.m.

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Black Press Media has put calls out to the RCMP for further details.

More to come.