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Two Dead in Collision Near 108 Mile Ranch

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 28 – The closure was caused by a serious motor vehicle incident requiring emergency response, with Highway 97 reopening after several hours, officials said.

  • On the evening of Monday, July 28, emergency responders attended to a serious vehicle crash on Highway 97, located west of Hickling Road close to the area known as 108 Mile Heritage Site.
  • The incident caused Highway 97 to be closed in both directions for several hours near the area spanning Cariboo Drive to Spring Lake Road while emergency crews evaluated the situation.
  • Emergency responders were alerted at 5:21 p.m., and DriveBC indicated that no detour is currently available, with further updates to be shared as soon as they become available.
  • By 7:26 p.m., the section of Highway 97 close to the 108 Mile Ranch area was reopened following the clearing of a serious vehicle collision that had initially forced its closure.
  • The reopening restored traffic flow but highlighted the impact such incidents have on key regional routes with no alternate detour available.
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Quesnel Cariboo Observer broke the news in Quesnel, Canada on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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