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Highway 16 in Vanderhoof reopens after serious collision

RCMP have confirmed there were serious injuries sustained following a crash in Vanderhoof.

Just before 10:00 this morning (Sunday), police were called to a collision at Saranovich Rd approximately 10km east of Vanderhoof on Highway 16.

Upon arrival, officers determined that due to the severe road conditions and seriousness of the motor vehicle incident, the road would need to be shut down to investigate.

North District Traffic Services and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service were called to the scene.

The highway was shut down in both directions for several hours before reopening just before 5:30 p.m.

Details about the victim(s) have not been released.

Vanderhoof RCMP advise the public to not be on the roads if they don’t need to be as the conditions are very treacherous.

If anyone has any information on this collision, they are asked to contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222.

 

 

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Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 12 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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