Police at two multi-vehicle crashes on Highway 97 amid icy road conditions

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Two multi-vehicle crashes on Highway 97 have first responders and the Prince George RCMP detachment at the scene.

There is a two-vehicle accident close to Prince George on the highway, while a second, unrelated five-vehicle incident is north of the first crash’s location near Summit Lake.

According to a press release, “emergency services have only been at these locations for a short time, with the extent of injuries currently not known.”

Current conditions show heavy snowfall, with limited visibility north of the city.

Media relations officer with the Prince George RCMP detachment, Corporal Jennifer Cooper, says drivers should “slow down, drive to the road conditions and leave yourself plenty of time.”

This means driving at or below the speed limit, leaving gaps between vehicles and keeping your lights on, even during daytime hours.

“Clearly, we are seeing some rapidly changing road conditions with ice on the road and condensation on top that is near the freezing point,” said Cooper.

Conditions in the area overnight Thursday in Summit Lake are predicting a mix of snow and rain, with as much as four centimetres of snow expected in some areas.

Check DriveBC for the latest road conditions. Argo Road Maintenance issued a travel advisory in the Pine Pass area, due to “Extreme snow and high winds are causing near zero visibility.”