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Truck versus tractor-trailer

Update -- 12:30 p.m.

Hwy. 1 near Revelstoke is back open after winter road conditions caused several accidents this morning.


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Hwy. 1 near Revelstoke is down to single lane alternating traffic after winter road conditions caused several accidents this morning.

Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky says Revelstoke RCMP and the Trans Canada East Traffic Services units attended three commercial motor vehicle incidents alone between 6:20 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

“Of note was a serious multi-vehicle accident involving a west bound commercial tractor trailer which crossed the centre line and struck an east bound Ford F250 pick up truck,” explains Grabinsky. “The two male occupants, from Quebec and Ontario, of the commercial vehicle were uninjured however the sole male occupant, BC resident age 65 years, of the pickup sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke for treatment.”

The incident happened approximately two kilometres west of the Enchanted Forest/Sky Trek tourist attraction and resulted in the Trans Canada Highway being entirely closed for several hours this morning.

Drivers are encouraged to check DriveBC for updates on highway conditions and to drive according to conditions.

Grabinsky says drivers should also ensure they are using proper winter tires.

 



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