2:30 p.m.
The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened Saturday afternoon west of Revelstoke after a fiery semi-truck crash closed the highway all morning.
The serious crash occurred at about 8:30 a.m. near Three Valley Gap.
While the highway has now been reopened, DriveBC warns of "major delays" for drivers in the area.
OPEN - #BCHwy1 at #ThreeValleyGap is open after previous vehicle incident. Expect major delays due to congestion. #Sicamous #Revelstoke
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) February 22, 2020
11:30 a.m.
Drive BC is now estimating that the Trans-Canada Highway will reopen around 2 p.m. this afternoon, following a major vehicle incident.
The crash occurred near Three Valley Gap and emergency crew are still on scene.
UPDATE - CLOSED #BCHwy1 at #ThreeValleyGap in both directions due to a major vehicle incident. Emergency crews on scene. Estimated opening time is 2:00 PM. Expect major delays and congestion. #Sicamous #Revelstoke
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) February 22, 2020
11 a.m.
The Trans-Canada Highway remains closed west of Revelstoke Saturday morning, following a serious crash near Three Valley Gap.
While DriveBC initially estimated the road would reopen by 1:30 p.m., it's since changed its tune, saying a reopening time is unknown.
The nature of the crash, and condition of those involved, is unknown at this time, but snow was falling heavily in the area at the time of the crash.
REMINDER - CLOSED #BCHwy1 at #ThreeValleyGap in both directions due to a major vehicle incident. Emergency crews on scene. Assessment in progress, no detour available. Expect major delays and congestion. Estimated time of opening unavailable. #Sicamous #Revelstoke
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) February 22, 2020
Photos from the scene show at least one semi-truck fully engulfed in flames.
– Nicholas Johansen
