(UPDATE) Highway reopened south of Dawson Creek after ‘vehicle incident’ which sees two taken to hospital

Update, 10:40 a.m., August 24th: Highway 2 has now reopened.

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A highway south of Dawson Creek has been closed in both directions this afternoon. 

According to DriveBC, Highway 2 between Wade Road and Arndt Road was shut on August 23rd due to a  “vehicle incident” around eight kilometres south of Pouce Coupe.

The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) told Energeticcity.ca it was called at just before 2 p.m.

One ambulance responded to the scene, and paramedics gave emergency medical treatment to two patients, who were both transported to hospital in a stable condition.

DriveBC says an assessment is in progress and a detour is available via the Old Edmonton Highway. 

Energeticcity.ca has reached out to the RCMP for more information about the incident, and will update this story as it becomes available. 

Drivers should check DriveBC for road updates before setting off on their journey.