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Camper 'torn apart' on Coq.

A collision on Highway 5 south of Merritt is causing delays on Sunday.

A witness driving by the scene at 1:20 p.m., described the scene as horrific.

The woman said there was a truck and camper over an embankment and debris was all over the place.

“People are pulled over and were running down the embankment to assist with first aid,” said a woman named Jennifer who told Castanet News. 

The collision is believed to have been about 20 minutes outside of Merritt towards Hope.

"Camper is literally torn apart," she said.

DriveBC said the southbound lane is blocked and delays are expected.

There is no word on the extent of injuries at this time.



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