Mudslide in B.C. closes section of Highway 1, cuts electricity

SICAMOUS, B.C. – A mudslide late Thursday has forced police to close a section of Highway 1 in both directions in the Sicamous, B.C. area.

Drive BC says the highway is expected to reopen at about 2 a.m.

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The muslide knocked out a power transmission line and that has cut electricity to about 3,800 hydro customers.

BC Hydro spokesman Dag Sharman says the transmission line feeds power to Sicamous and Malakwa.

Drive BC says when the highway does reopen, the confidence level will be low. (CHNL)