UPDATE:
DriveBC is reporting that the vehicle incident along the Trans-Canada near Salmon Arm has been cleared, and that the highway has been reopened to traffic.
Salmon Arm RCMP say the incident was a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m.
According to police, two pickup trucks collided head-on. Police added the cause of the crash was unknown and that nothing has been ruled out.
Anyone with information regarding the collision, including any dash camera video, is asked to call Trans Canada East Traffic Services in Revelstoke at 250-837-5255.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A vehicle incident along the Trans-Canada near Salmon Arm has closed the highway in both directions, according to DriveBC.
The incident along the highway is at 50th Avenue Northwest and Pierres Point Road. An estimated time of the highway being reopened is not available.
An assessment is in progress. The next update will be at 2:30 p.m.
DriveBC says detours are available via Highway 97 and Highway 97B.
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