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By Aaron Schulze
Coquihalla Watch

DriveBC: Vehicle on fire partially blocking southbound lane of Coquihalla south of Merritt

Aug 22, 2021 | 1:05 PM

MERRITT — A reported vehicle on fire is partially blocking the southbound lane of the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt.

DriveBC announced on Sunday (Aug. 22) near noon that emergency crews have been notified. Motorists are asked to drive with caution.

More to come.

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