(UPDATE) Vehicle incident causes major delays on Highway 97 near Wonowon

Updated June 11th, 6 p.m.: This article has been updated to reflect the resolution of the closure.

Updated June 11th, 10:30 a.m.: This article has been updated to reflect a statement from the BCRCMP and BC Emergency Health Services, and an update on DriveBC.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A vehicle incident on Highway 97 near Wonowon led to major delays throughout the day on June 11th.

According to a DriveBC update at 8.10 a.m. on June 11th, the highway was closed in the morning of June 11th in both directions between Suicide Hill Pullout and Prophet River Subdivision Road for 70.9 kilometres.  Just before 10:30 a.m., DriveBC announced the road was open, with single-lane alternating traffic.

The road was fully reopened at approximately 5 p.m. on June 11th.

The incident was located 83 kilometres north of Wonowon to 131 kilometres south of Fort Nelson. 

According to BCRCMP, police were notified of a “serious collision” in the area at approximately 6:30 a.m. on June 11th. As of 10:25 a.m., first responders are still on scene.

In a statement to Energeticcity.ca, BC Emergency Health Services public information officer Brian Twaites explained two ambulances attended the scene after receiving a call at 6:35 a.m. on June 11th. No patients were transported to hospital.

The next update about this closure will be available at 12 p.m. on June 11th through DriveBC. Drivers are cautioned to expect major delays when travelling through the area.

Energeticcity.ca will update this story as and when more information becomes available.