UPDATE: 1:58 p.m.
The incident is now clear and regular traffic patterns have resumed.
UPDATE: 12:42 p.m.
Highway 5 north of Kamloops is closed due to "a multi-vehicle incident," according to Drive BC.
The crash occurred between Sadler-Brown Road and Carilla Road between McLure and Barriere. Traffic both directions is shut down with no estimated time of reopening, as an assessment is in progress.
Drive BC expects an update around 2 p.m.
CLOSED - #BCHwy5 between Sadlier-Brown Rd and Carilla Rd in #McLure. Assessment in progress. No estimated time of opening. Next update 2 PM. #Barriere #Kamloops
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 6, 2020
More information here: https://t.co/hbjPxh0b4Z pic.twitter.com/r4jjdsp2Lk
ORIGINAL: 12:35 p.m.
An accident north of McLure has reportedly closed Highway 5.
Drive BC is reporting a closure near Dianna Road north of McLure Ferry Road. Currently an assessment of the situation is in progress.
Report of a closure on #BCHwy5 at Dianna Rd in #McLure. Assessment in progress. #Barriere #Kamloops
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 6, 2020
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