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Serious Accident Closes Trans Canada Revelstoke

Updated: Aug 15

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.


Fatal motorcycle accident closes Trans Canada Revelstoke
Trans Canada and Oak Drive

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.


Accident closes Trans Canada Revelstoke

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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