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(Update 9:15 p.m.) - Drive BC is reporting that Highway 1 is now open in both directions.
CLEAR - #BCHwy1 is OPEN in both directions at #SavonaBC.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 12, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY:
Drive BC is reporting that Highway 1 east of Savona is closed in both directions due to a due to a serious motor vehicle incident.
#BCHwy1 CLOSED in both directions due to a Vehicle incident East of #SavonaBC. Expect delays.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 12, 2017
Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Darren Michels says in a news release the closure is about one kilometre east of Savona and it will be closed until further notice.
Michels says there's a detour through the Village of Savona but motorists should expect delays.
Drivers are advised to use an alternate route around the area if possible.
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