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Highway 1 near Salmon Arm closed, 2 taken to hospital following crash between two semis

By Jayden Wasney Global News

Posted December 3, 2023 8:27 pm

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A vehicle incident outside of Salmon Arm has closed Highway 1. DriveBC

Two people have been taken to hospital and Highway 1 near Salmon Arm is closed after a collision involving two semis.

According to DriveBC, the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. between Canoe Beach Drive NE and Bernie Road, forcing the closure of the road in both directions.

EHS has confirmed that two ambulances responded to the scene, and two people were taken to hospital.

⛔️ #BCHwy1 CLOSED due to a vehicle incident between Canoe Beach Dr NE and Bernie Rd in #SalmonArm. Assessment in progress. Detours available via #BCHwy97 and #BCHwy97B.#Sicamous
ℹ️ For more info: https://t.co/BjBx0agIwz pic.twitter.com/6gruHvhWIw
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 3, 2023

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Detours are available via Highway 97 and Highway 97B.

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An assessment is currently underway.

DriveBC says it will provide another update at 5 p.m. PST.

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