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VEHICLE FIRE

PHOTOS: Semi destroyed by fire on Coquihalla; traffic getting through

Apr 19, 2021 | 11:00 AM

KAMLOOPS — Traffic is being diverted around a vehicle fire on the Coquihalla Highway Monday morning (Apr. 19).

The fire is about 15 kilometres north of Merritt.

Photos from the scene show the remains of a semi truck in the northbound lane. The tractor appears to have been completely destroyed, with the trailer still ablaze.

Drive B.C. notes the two right lanes are blocked as responders work at the scene. Traffic is getting through in the far left lane.