Update (Friday, 9:35 a.m.):
RCMP have confirmed that a woman has died after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope on Thursday (Oct. 30).
The woman, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash near the village of Popkum at 6:50 p.m. According to Hope RCMP, one person had to be airlifted to the hospital for serious injuries and three people were transported to the hospital, via ambulance, for non-life-threatening injuries.
“Sadly, this incident has had a very tragic outcome. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Sargent.
Highway 1 was closed in both directions for several hours as officers from Hope, Chilliwack, Agassiz, and BC Highway Patrol, along with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), responded to the crash.
According to Drive BC, the crash was cleared at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday (Oct. 31).
Anyone with information about the crash, or dash cam footage, is asked to contact the Hope RCMP at 604-869-7750. For those who wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Update (Friday, 8:30 a.m.):
A crash on Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope on Thursday (Oct. 30) sent four people to hospital.
BC Emergency Health Services said six ambulances, one air ambulance and a supervisor responded to the crash near the village of Popkum at 6:50 p.m.
“Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment and transported four patients to hospital,” BCEHS said in a statement.
According to Drive BC, the crash was cleared at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday (Oct. 31).
Update:
Both lanes of the highway were closed by 8:30 p.m.
Drive BC reports that the closure extends further than the story below states. The highway is now closed eastbound at the Highway 9 exit, and westbound in Hope.
Multiple vehicles are involved in the crash.
Original story:
A multiple-vehicle crash closed Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope on Thursday evening (Oct. 30), around 7:30 p.m.
The crash appeared to be in the westbound lanes according to social media posts and Google traffic mapping.
The crash caused a closure from Peters Road to Herrling Island. Traffic in the eastbound lanes was heavily backed up between the same two exits.
Witnesses on scene were reporting that an air ambulance had landed and several people were being attended to by paramedics.
Note: This is a developing story. Check back for further updates.