Serious car accident near Porteau Cove closes Highway 99

Squamish

2022-01-25 17:17 PST

File # 2022-602

On January 25, 2022, at 4:50 p.m., Squamish RCMP responded to a serious car accident on Highway 99 about eight kilometers south of Porteau Cove.

Two cars are involved, involving two people with injuries unknown but fortunately not serious.

The Integrated Collision Analyst Reconstruction Team (ICARS), Emergency Health Services, Fire Rescue, and Miller Capilano are providing a coordinated response.

The highway is shut down for both north and southbound traffic, and police do not yet have an estimate for time of reopening.

Right now, responders are sorting out the scene and ensuring people are safe, says Corporal Angela Kermer of the Squamish RCMP.

Squamish RCMP asks anyone with any information regarding the above file to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100, or, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to www.solvecrime.ca

Further updates to follow.
 

Released by

Cpl. Angela Kermer

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