A fatal collision in B.C.’s East Kootenay region has closed the highway near Cranbrook.
B.C. Highway Patrol says the collision happened around 7 a.m., along Highway 3, and involved two passenger vehicles and a commercial vehicle.
Police did not say how many people died, other than they were investigating a fatal collision around 15 kilometres east of Cranbrook.
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“The investigation is in the very early stages and information is subject to change,” said B.C. Highway Patrol.
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“Highway 3 is anticipated to be closed for at least several hours and motorists are asked to check DriveBC for updates.”
Police say more information will be released at a later time.
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