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Hundreds of people were stranded on British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky Highway overnight, where a fatal crash prompted a lengthy closure.
The crash happened near the Deeks Creek Bridge, about an 18-kilometre drive north of Horseshoe Bay, around 5:30 p.m. PT.
The highway did not reopen until around 2 a.m. PT, prompting some travellers to sleep in their cars, and others to seek out motels and campsites in the Squamish area — or even pitch tents on the highway.
The closure prompted some travellers to set tents up on the highway. (Submitted by Brittany Michalchuk)
Police have yet to provide details about the crash, but the B.C. Coroners Service confirmed it was investigating a death at the site.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO), which probes all deaths or incidents of serious harm that may have been the result of the actions or inactions of a police officer, is also investigating and is expected to provide an update later on Monday.
B.C. Emergency Health Services said it deployed two ground ambulances and one air ambulance to the scene, but did not transport anyone to hospital.
Stranded travellers find a way to pass time on the Sea-to-Sky Highway on Sunday. (Submitted by Brittany Michalchuk)
More to come.