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UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened following accident

The accident occured south of Merritt Saturday afternoon
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UPDATE: The Coquihalla is open in both directions, after being closed due to an accident.

Highway 5 was closed in both directions mid-day Saturday, between Hope and Merritt near Comstock Road.

According to Drive BC, commuters should expect delays due to congestion into the afternoon.

#Traffic at a standstill on the #coquihalla. #BCHwy5 pic.x.com/Wk3FAkeaeA

— James R.C. Smith (@jamesrcs) October 7, 2017


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I began my journalistic journey at simplymastery as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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