Southbound traffic was backed up on the Trans-Canada Highway from the Somenos Road exit north of Duncan to the Chemainus exits at Henry Road following a serious motor vehicle accident late Sunday morning.
Two cars were believed to have been involved in the accident, and a BC Ambulance helicopter was reportedly headed to the scene.
According to the DriveBC Vancouver Twitter account (@DriveBC_VI), as of noon there was no estimated time of opening.
#BCHwy1 - Southbound vehicle incident has closed the southbound lanes south of Mt. Sicker Road on #VanIsle. Assessment in progress, no estimated time of opening.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 8, 2021
Updates here: https://t.co/n4sYJWUdf7
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More to come.