UPDATE 9:35 PM August 15 2024: A serious motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle has closed the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke.
The incident occurred around 3:22 PM on Thursday, August 15, at the intersection of Trans Canada and Oak Drive.
The motorcycle caught fire as a result of the collision.
Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services responded quickly to the scene.
As of 4:20 PM, the highway was closed in both directions, by 6:30 PM, the highway had reopened to single-lane alternating traffic.
Drivers are also advised to watch for falling rocks between the west boundary of Mount Revelstoke National Park and Jumping Creek Road, a stretch of 25.3 km where the incident took place.
For ongoing updates, visit DriveBC.
Original Story: A serious motor vehicle incident has closed Highway 1 East of Revelstoke in both directions. Details are few.
The incident occured shortly after 3 PM Thursday.
The Trans Canada is closed between Oak Dr and Greely Rd for 4.4 km.
Next update Thu Aug 15 at 5:00 PM PDT. Check Drive BC for the latest. https://drivebc.ca/#mapView&ll=51.00004%2C-118.130752&z=14
A BC Air Ambulance is transporting an injured person.
Serious Accidet Closes Trans Canada Revelstoke
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