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Coquihalla Highway Reopens Near Merritt After Crash
- On Saturday, Oct 17, a head-on collision on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt forced a full closure in both directions, shutting the route for most of the day.
- Emergency Health Services paramedics received a call at 8:35 a.m. regarding a motor vehicle incident near Exit 315 at Helmer Road, where they provided first aid to four people.
- Four people were transported to the hospital following the crash, with three in critical condition—including two airlifted by air ambulance—and one in stable condition.
- A 30-kilometre stretch of the highway remained closed between Helmer Road and Merritt until it reopened around 3:30 p.m., disrupting traffic for most of the day.
- DriveBC warned travellers of delays between Exit 290 and Helmer Road, with detours established via alternate routes to manage the significant traffic disruption.
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