Coquihalla Highway reopens following massive crash near Hope
KAMLOOPS — Update: According to Drive BC, the Coquihalla Highway has reopened southbound between Merritt and Hope. The crash sent 29 people to hospital with seven of those in serious condition.
Earlier: The Coquihalla Highway was closed late Sunday evening after reports of a massive, chain reaction crash.
The route was closed in both directions between Merritt and Hope at about 9:00 p.m., with the crash reported in the area of Othello Road near Hope.
The collision involved at least two coach buses, two semis and several other vehicles.