🟢 OPEN… Serious crash closes Hwy 97 near Hixon…

UPDATE 3: Highway 97 is now open to full traffic. As of 4 pm.

UPDATE 2: Single lane alternating traffic. Estimated time of re-opening is at 5 pm.

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UPDATE 1: Highway 97 could be closed until at least 5 pm. There is no detour for this location. Expect delays. Next update to be determined.

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The Prince George RCMP and other emergency services are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 97, approximately 6 km north of Hixon.

The highway is closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Details from DriveBC…

Highway 97. Vehicle incident at Colebank Rd E (6 km north of Hixon). Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Assessment in progress. Detour not available. Highway 97. Vehicle incident at Colebank Rd E (6 km north of Hixon). Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Expect delays. Lane closures in both directions in effect. No detour available. Estimated time of re-opening Thu Apr 29 at 5:00 PM PDT. Next update time Thu Apr 29 at 5:00 PM PDT. Last updated Thu