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By James Peters

Highway Collision

UPDATE: Highway 5 reopened near Little Fort

Apr 25, 2024 | 3:58 PM

LITTLE FORT, B.C. — UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): Drive BC says the road has reopened. There is no word on injuries from the crash.

EARLIER: For the second time this week, Highway 5 has been closed near Clearwater due to a serious collision.

According to Drive BC, the Yellowhead Highway is closed for an 8.2-kilometre stretch north of Little Fort.

Details are limited and Drive BC says an update is likely at about 5:30 p.m.

The crash comes just two days after two people were killed in a head-on collision just east of Clearwater. Another two remain in critical condition.

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