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Highway closed after trucks collide on Highway 5 near Valemount

One truck burst into flames after colliding with another on Highway 5 between Valemount and Blue River on Thursday, July 18. Emergency crews were on the scene at the crash site, which is about three hours southeast of Prince George.
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Two trucks were involved in a crash on Highway 5 on Thursday, July 18, 2024 between Valemount, B.C. and Blue River, B.C. SKILLED TRUCKERS CANADA/FACEBOOK

One person is dead after a crash that saw a truck burst into flames after colliding with another on Highway 5 between Valemount and Blue River on Thursday, July 18.

Emergency crews were on the scene at the crash site, which is about three hours southeast of Prince George.

The highway was closed during the investigation.

Photos taken at the scene and posted to social media show one vehicle with a crumpled front end and another on fire nearby.