Fatal crash closes Highway 5 in McLure, B.C.

One person has died in a crash involving two commercial vehicles on Highway 5 in McLure, B.C., north of Kamloops.

It is not yet known how the two vehicles collided but police confirmed one driver was taken to the hospital.

Highway 5 is closed in both directions at this time and is not estimated to open until 8 p.m. at the earliest.

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A detour is in effect via Highway 24, then over to Highway 97/ Highway 1.

Any motorists who may have witnessed the collision are asked to call BC Highway Patrol Kamloops at 250-828-3111 and refer to file #23-458.