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Highway 16 reopened after accident east of Vanderhoof

Road was closed temporarily in both directions Wednesday afternoon from Barsness Road to Sob Lake Road
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The red triangle on the right edge of this Drive BC map marks the location of a vehicle accident that forced closure of Highway 16 east of Vanderhoof Wednesday afternoon.

A motor vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon that temporarily closed Highway 16 in both directions east of Vanderhoof has been cleared and the highway is now open.

Drive BC reported the incident took place between Barsness Road and Sob Lake Lake (between 16 and 19 km east from Vanderhoof) and the highway was closed in both directions for about two hours while emergency crews responded to the accident.

If you're travelling on BC highways, check the road report before you go.

The Drive BC website warns motorists of any closures or disruptions in traffic.