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Fatal crash closes Highway 5 in McLure, B.C.

Hwy 5 at Halston Ave in Kamloops, looking north.
Hwy 5 at Halston Ave in Kamloops, looking north. Drive BC

One person has died in a crash involving two commercial vehicles on Highway 5 in McLure, B.C., north of Kamloops.

BC Highway Patrol officers said the crash happened at 12:11 p.m.

It is not yet known how the two vehicles collided but police confirmed one driver was taken to the hospital.

Highway 5 was closed in both directions for hours but has since re-opened.

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A detour was in effect via Highway 24, then over to Highway 97/ Highway 1.

Click to play video: 'Video shows vehicle with missing tire on Vancouver Island highway'
Video shows vehicle with missing tire on Vancouver Island highway

Any motorists who may have witnessed the collision are asked to call BC Highway Patrol Kamloops at 250-828-3111 and refer to file #23-458.

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