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Trans-Canada reopened

UPDATE: 4 p.m.

Highway 1 has now reopened in Chilliwack following this morning's fatal crash.

RCMP say a 30-year-old woman from Chilliwack was killed in the three-car collision when her vehicle suddenly went off the highway.  

The other two drivers involved, both from the Lower Mainland, received minor injuries and are expected to be released from hospital today.


ORIGINAL: noon

A fatal collision has closed westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway in Chilliwack.

RCMP are still on the scene of the crash, which happened about 7:45 a.m., west of the Lickman Road exit.

The crash involved three vehicles, and police confirm one person was killed and two others have been taken to hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating the incident.

The highway will remain closed at Lickman Road until further notice. 

A detour is in effect via Industrial Way.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Fraser Valley Traffic Services at 604-702-4039.



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