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One Fatality in Vehicle Crash on Highway 5 Near McLure: RCMP

Drive B.C. said crews were en route and assessment was ongoing after a 1.3 km closure disrupted Highway 5 and the McLure Ferry.

  • On Sunday, June 7, 2026, a semi-truck collided with an SUV on Highway 5 near McLure at approximately 6:30 a.m., resulting in one fatality. RCMP confirmed the incident and closed the highway for investigation.
  • The closure extends for about 1.3 km between Dianna Road and Pinegrove Road, located approximately 11 to 13 km south of Barriere. Crews remain on-site assisting with the incident response.
  • Drive noted the closure of the McLure Ferry due to crewing issues caused by the road incident. Argo Road Maintenance confirmed at 10:34 a.m. that the ferry was open again.
  • Emergency Health Services and RCMP notified a reconstructionist and the coroner to assist with the investigation. The Clearwater Times contacted authorities for additional information about the fatal collision.
  • Updates from Drive continued throughout the morning as the investigation progressed. Assessment remains in progress for the highway stretch, with regular status notifications provided to the public.
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One fatality in vehicle crash on Highway 5 near McLure: RCMP

Update, 11:17 a.m. A person has died in a vehicle collision on Highway 5 near McLure. B.C. RCMP have confirmed that at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, B.C. Emergency Health Services called in to report that a semi-truck collided with an SUV, which resulted in one fatality. The location of the crash was on Highway 5 near McLure. A reconstructionist was notified as well as the coroner, RCMP say. The highway was closed for the investigation. As…

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Kelowna Capital News broke the news in Kelowna, Canada on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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