A detour is in effect for the northbound and southbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Henry Road in Chemainus after a crash closed the road in both directions for several hours Friday, according to DriveBC.
Around 5 p.m., DriveBC posted an update of a Northbound detour at Fuller Lake Road and a Southbound detour in place at Henry Road following the crash that closed the road roughly two hours earlier.
Crews are on site conducting “Highway maintenance and repairs” states DriveBC in a post, with an image showing crews having cleared a portion of the debris from the area.
Just before 7:30 p.m. DriveBC said it would provide the next update as soon as possible. Continue to check DriveBC for updates.
The traffic information agency announced the closure just before 3 p.m., at the time saying one lane in each direction was closed.
Just after 3 p.m., DriveBC updated that the highway was fully closed in both directions.
Pictures shared by DriveBC show a semi truck jack-knifed in the centre of the highway, with emergency vehicles on scene.
BC Emergency Health Services says it was called to the crash at 2:15 p.m.
“One ambulance with primary care paramedics responded to the scene. There were no patients requiring hospital transport,” said paramedic public information officer Brian Twaites.
This is a developing story. More details will be added as they become available.
Laura has been working with CHEK since 2021 and is a graduate from Langara College’s journalism program. Previously she has worked at Page One Publishing and CFAX 1070.
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