7:45 p.m.
A person has died following a motor vehicle incident south of Prince George today (Aug. 22).
According to RCMP, first responders were called to a two-vehicle collision along Highway 97 near the Old Cariboo Highway shortly after 4:30 p.m., where one person was found deceased at the scene.
Another individual was transported to hospital and is being treated for ‘unknown injuries.’
Drive BC reported the highway was closed before 6:30 p.m. this evening at its Holmes Road intersection; Prince George RCMP and North District Traffic Services are still at the scene.
Officials advise the road may be closed for several hours as its investigation is still in its early stages.
Mounties say more information is set to be released when it becomes available.
6:45 p.m.
If you're heading southbound out of Prince George, or northbound into the city tonight, you'll need to find a detour.
Drive BC is reporting that Highway 97 is completely closed in both directions as of 6:30 p.m. at its intersection with Holmes Road in the Pineview area.
This is due to an apparent vehicle incident.
There's currently no estimated time of reopening, according to the provincial service, and it's also unknown if anyone was injured.
At this time, Drive BC recommends detouring through Holmes Road to the Old Cariboo Highway.
CLOSED - #BCHwy97 is closed at Holmes Rd, south of #PrinceGeorgeBC. Assessment in progress. Estimated time of opening not available. Detour in effect via Holmes road and old caribou hwy. More info here: https://t.co/7Bp2mgI6Tw
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 23, 2020
