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Huge police presence on Highway 7 near Agassiz prompts road closure

A section of Highway 7, near Agassiz was closed on Monday, Sept. 30 due to a police incident. A large amount of police can be seen on the highway. Global News

A police incident closed Highway 7 in both directions between Harrison Bay Road and Scowlitz Access Road on Monday morning.

The stretch of road lies between Harrison Mills and Deroche, west of Agassiz.

According to Drive BC, the highway was closed in both directions for a few hours but reopened in the early afternoon.

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Drivers were asked to stay clear of the area and plan an alternative route.

Global News has contacted Upper Fraser Valley RCMP to find out more. Drive BC only described it as a “police incident.”

Footage from the scene showed a heavy police presence in the area with many officers and vehicles.

More to come.

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