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UPDATED: Coquihalla Highway near Merritt reopens after multi-vehicle crash

By Jules Knox Global News

Posted June 24, 2019 4:14 pm

Updated June 24, 2019 6:03 pm

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Drive BC said there is a multi-vehicle incident near Merritt and is warning northbound drivers to expect delays. Global News / File

The Coquihalla Highway near Merritt has reopened after closing because of several collisions on Monday around noon.

CLEAR – #BCHwy5 near #BCHwy97D, Meadow Creek Road. The road is now OPEN. Expect major delays due to congestion. #Merritt #LoganLake
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) June 24, 2019

Drivers reported that the road was like an ice rink after a massive hail storm.

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#BCHwy5 expect delays of 60-90 minutes north of #Merritt due to several vehicle incidents
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) June 24, 2019

The multi-vehicle crash affected northbound travel one kilometre south of Merritt to Kamloops.

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Drive BC said emergency crews are en route and warned travellers to expect major delays.

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