A stretch of highway south of Campbell River on Vancouver Island has reopened, after being closed in both directions Monday afternoon due to a police incident.
RCMP have yet to provide details on the nature of the incident.
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DriveBC said Highway 19 had been closed from Iron River Road in Campbell River to Piercy Road, six kilometres north of Cumberland.
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Drivers were being asked to avoid the area and to use an alternate route.
Global News is seeking additional information from RCMP on Vancouver Island.
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