Early morning vehicle incident closed Coquihalla Highway for numerous hours

MERRITT, B.C. — The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt was closed in both directions early Thursday (July 28) morning.

DriveBC first reported of the vehicle incident north of Veale Road at 2 a.m., before announcing the stretch of Highway 5 was clear shortly before 5 a.m.

First responders were also on scene.

This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.