Update 9:20 p.m.
Highway 1 has reopened fully west of Kamloops after emergency crews responded to a fatal collsion.
Update:
Both directions of Highway 1 east of Savona are currently closed due to a fatal collision.
Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment said at around 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, frontline officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on the highway. Three people were transported to hospital with unknown injuries and another is sadly deceased.
“Motorists are asked to please avoid the area and watch DriveBC for updates related to the closure,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment spokesperson.
No further information is available at this time. Anyone who witnessed or has video related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Tk’emlúps Detachment at 250-314-1800.
Original:
Highway 1 is closed in both directions 18 to 30 km west of Kamloops due to a multi-vehicle incident.
The closure is between Tunkwa Lake Road and Cavesson Way.
There is no detour available and an assessment is in progress.
DriveBC notes the next update will be at 6 p.m.
More to come
