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FATAL VEHICLE INCIDENT

One dead, several injured after multi-vehicle crash outside of Hope

Feb 10, 2021 | 12:02 PM

HOPE, B.C — RCMP say one person has died and others were injured after a multi-vehicle crash outside of Hope today (Feb. 10).

The incident occurred in the northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway about 5 minutes north of Hope. In a release, RCMP state there is an undetermined number of people injured and one person has died as a result of this crash.

According to RCMP Traffic Services, weather conditions may be a significant contributing factor. Cpl. Mike Halscov says an update may follow as more information becomes available.

Motorists are asked to obey the direction of traffic control personnel and consider delaying their travel plans or taking alternate routes. So far there is no estimated time for when the road will reopen.