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Accidents on Coq

UPDATE 6:25 P.M.

According to DriveBCHighway 5 southbound has reopened at Exit 217, Zopkios.


UPDATE 2:17 P.M.
Kamloops and Logan Lake RCMP members, along with B.C. Ambulance Service, responded to reports of multiple accidents on the Coquihalla Highway near Exit 355. 

"Upon attendance, three accident scenes were observed involving four vehicles," said S/Sgt. J.R.Wessel. "One person was transported from the scene by Air Ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital for treatment of injuries and others were transported by ground ambulance. 

There are no details on their injuries at this time however none are reported as being life threatening.
 
Road conditions are still poor at this time due to the weather and travel is not advised.  Highway 5 is currently closed southbound at Exit 217, Zopkios, due to another vehicle incident.


Bad weather is wreaking havoc on the Coquihalla highway.

“Kamloops and Logan Lake RCMP members are currently responding with B.C. Ambulance Service to reports of multiple accidents on the Coquihalla Highway near Exit 355,” said S/Sgt. J.R.Wessel. “Road conditions are extremely poor due to weather.”

Motorists are being advised to avoid the highway if possible.



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