UPDATE: Highway 5 northbound reopened south of Kamloops

The crash happened around 5:50 a.m.

Jordy Cunningham
Oct 20, 2023 7:00 AM

web1_231026-kcn-highway5closed_1 — Highway 5 is closed northbound, south of Kamloops because of a vehicle incident. (DriveBC Highway Cams)

UPDATE

Highway 5 northbound has reopened around 7:40 a.m.

Original

A vehicle incident has closed Highway 5 northbound, just south of Kamloops.

The incident took place between Chuwhels Mountain Road and West Kamloops.

An assessment is taking place, according to DriveBC. At this time, there is no detour, alternate route, or estimated time for the highway to open.

DriveBC鈥檚 next update is scheduled for 9 a.m.

鉀� REMINDER - #BCHwy5 Northbound CLOSED due to a vehicle incident south of #Kamloops near Inks Lake Rd. Assessment in progress. #Coquihalla #Merritt
鈩癸笍 For more info: https://t.co/iFX4W0sASu
鈥� DriveBC (@DriveBC) October 20, 2023

The crash happened around 5:50 a.m.

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree

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