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Vehicle incidents stall traffic on Highway 3 West and Highway 5A, near Princeton

Emergency vehicles on scene on Highway 5A, closed in both directions

Vehicle incidents have stalled traffic on Highway 5A north of Princeton, and Highway 3 west of Princeton, Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the early evening.

A semi trailer jack-knifed on the shoulder on Highway 3 near Whipsaw Creek Road, 11 km west of town, according to Drive BC. Single lane alternating traffic was being conducted at 7:50 p.m., with an update anticipated at 8:30 p.m.

As of 6:49 p.m., Drive BC was also reporting a vehicle incident on Highway 5A, near Summers Creek Road. The road is closed in both directions, with emergency vehicles on scene, and an assessment is in progress.

Related: Crash near Pennask Summit on Highway 97C

Related: Five fatal crashes in a week on Highways 3 and 97

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