Shuswap crash resolved
Tim Petruk – July 5, 2022 / 17:21 | History: 374327
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UPDATE: 5:21 p.m.
According to DriveBC, the Trans-Canada Highway east of Chase has been cleared after a previous collision closed the road near Little River Road.
DriveBC advised drivers to expect delays due to traffic congestion.
There is still no official word on any injuries.
UPDATE: 2:52 p.m.
There is still no official news of anyone injured after a serious collision on Tuesday on the Trans-Canada highway near Sorrento, but the accident is believed to have been fatal.
Emergency crews were called to a stretch of Highway 1 near Little River Road shortly before 1 p.m.
According to the BC Health Emergency Service, four ambulances rushed to the scene. A BCEHS spokeswoman said zero patients were transported to the hospital.
Castanet is waiting for the answer from the police. This story will be updated as more information becomes known.
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UPDATE: 2:39 p.m.
Single-lane alternating traffic is now passing on Highway 1 at the scene of a collision between Chase and Sorrento, according to DriveBC.
There is still no official word on any injuries.
ORIGINAL ACCOUNT: 2.10 pm
A collision has closed Highway 1 east of Chase.
According to DriveBC, reports indicate that a vehicle incident is blocking the highway on Little River Road, where Little River Boat World is located, between Chase and Sorrento.
Castanet has contacted police for more information. This story will be updated as more is known.