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

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.

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

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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.