Fatal Crash Near Williams Lake Closes Highway

Mar 29, 2018 | 2:02 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE- Highway 20 is closed after a fatal vehicle collision near Hanceville. Williams Lake and Alexis Creek RCMP responded to the call just before 11 this morning. The crash involved a passenger car and fuel truck. One person has died and another was brought to hospital with undetermined injuries. RCMP are continuing to investigate the contributing factors of the crash. DriveBC estimates the highway will reopen at 5:30. A detour is available via Farwell Canyon road. The detour is a gravel road that is not publicly maintained. Drive BC says there will be traffic control at both ends.

UPDATE

The highway is estimated to reopen at 8:00 pm.

There is currently no detour available.