Crash closes Trans-Canada

UPDATE 11 A.M.

Highway 1 is back open Thursday after a serious collision left the highway closed for hours overnight.

Revelstoke RCMP say the accident happened at 12:14 a.m. 16 km west of Revelstoke.

The accident involved two vehicles heading in opposite directions, both with single male occupants.

“Police attended immediately, with B.C. Ambulance and Revelstoke Fire Rescue and located one injured male on the roadway,” says Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. “The male, who was in the east bound vehicle, was transported to Vernon for further medical treatment.”

The second man was located in his west bound vehicle. He was extricated and transported to Salmon Arm for treatment with more severe injuries.

“The male has serious injuries including multiple fractures,” says Grabinsky. “The male was later transported to Kamloops for further treatment.”

The highway was closed in both directions at the the time of the incident for an investigation. RCMP Traffic Analysts were brought in and examined the scene. The road was reopened about seven hours later.

“The vehicles were promptly removed once the scene was thoroughly examined and the roadway was opened to regular traffic at 7 a.m.,” adds Grabinsky.

“Alcohol is being investigated as a possible cause of the incident.”

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ORIGINAL

The Trans-Canada remains closed west of Revelstoke after a serious collision overnight, DriveBC reports.

The highway has been closed in both directions since about 1 a.m., 16 kilometres west of the community.

Collision analyst are on scene, and an active RCMP investigation is underway.

DriveBC estimates the time of opening between at 8 and 10 a.m.

No detours are available.