Image: CFJC Today / BC Highway Patrol says two people have died due to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Boston Bar, B.C., in the Fraser Canyon north of Hope.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Closure of Hwy. 1 near Boston Bar

2 people dead after vehicle incident on Hwy. 1 near Boston Bar

Jul 11, 2024 | 3:49 PM

UPDATE July 12 – 4:30 a.m. — DriveBC reported the highway reopened in both directions.

BOSTON BAR — BC Highway Patrol says two people have died due to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Boston Bar, B.C., in the Fraser Canyon north of Hope.

According to a statement from Inspector Chad Badry of the BC Highway Patrol, BCHP officers were dispatched on Thursday, July 11 at approximately 2 p.m. for the report of a collision on Hwy. 1 near Boston Bar.

On arrival, first responders determined that a collision had occurred, resulting in the death of two people.

BC Highway Patrol says it is investigating the cause of the crash and nothing has been ruled out at this time.

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The highway remains closed as police gather evidence and keep the road safe for travel. Motorists are asked to comply with the instructions of any traffic control personnel at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this collision, including any dash camera video, is asked to call the BC Highway Patrol at 604-702-4039 and quote file number 2024-28948.