Fiery Highway 1 crash causes injuries: BC Highway Patrol

A serious collision on a BC highway resulted in a vehicle catching fire and injuring people.

Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Exit 109 Yale Road West just before 10 a.m. Friday.

Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of the BC Highway Patrol confirmed there were injuries, but no further details on the number of people or the extent of injuries had been released Friday afternoon.

Both vehicles overturned and the van burst into flames.

“The investigation is ongoing and traffic will be impacted in both directions,” McLaughlin says.

Investigators are working to determine the causes of the crash.

Highway 1 will be closed eastbound from Highway 3 in Abbotsford and only one westbound lane will be open.

“Please check DriveBC for updates regarding the closure,” McLaughlin says.

DriveBC expects heavy delays in both directions.

Anyone with dash cam footage or who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the BC Highway Patrol in Chilliwack at 604-702-4039.

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