FORT ST. JOHN/DAWSON CREEK
Friday, October 13, 2023. Last updated at 8:33 am
UPDATE 2 – A vehicle collision sent two people to hospital in Fort St. John Friday morning.
Police say that a pickup truck rear-ended a SUV and caused a chain reaction event. In total, four vehicles were damaged. No one else was injured.
A reminder that fall weather is now upon us and it is advisable to bring back the fall/winter driving common sense on the roadways.
The Alaska Highway was closed but has since reopened. A backlog of traffic was eventually cleared an hour later at around 9:30 am.


UPDATE – Alaska Highway has now reopened. As of 8:33 am. Expect delays.
Motorists be advised that Highway 97 (Alaska Highway) is closed in both directions due to a police incident. The incident is between Pingel Creek Rd and
No detour. Expect major delays.
There’s no further information at this time.


