Drivers headed in or out of the interior are being advised to stay off the Coquihalla, with the highway closed in both directions between Hope and Merritt due to a fatal, multi-vehicle crash.

According to DriveBC, the crash happened near Coldwater Road south of Exit 290.

The BC Coroners Service confirmed that it had been deployed to the scene.

First responders at the scene of a serious crash on the Coquihalla, Thursday.

Drivers on the route report heavy rain in the area.

One witness told Global News the crash involved at least three vehicles, and that there were multiple injuries.

At least one victim was ejected from their car, according to the witness, and a citizen was performing CPR.

Two air ambulances were deployed to the scene.

The condition of the victims and number of fatalities remains unknown.

An air ambulance at the scene of a serious crash on the Coquihalla.

DriveBC says an assessment is in progress, and has provided no expected time to reopen.

Drivers are being advised to take Highway 1 or Highway 3 as alternate routes.

More to come…

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