Semi Fire Closes SB Lane Along Coquihalla

A southbound lane along the Coquihalla near Hope is closed after a semi-truck burst into flames early Thursday morning.

The slow lane is blocked by the smoldering truck and an estimated time for reopening isn’t known at this time.

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The southbound fast lane is open to traffic but motorists are to be drive safely and watch for flag people in the area.

A cause of the blaze has yet to be released.

Motorists are encouraged to check DriveBC for the latest updates.