Video: Accident on Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke reduces traffic to one lane

A vehicle accident occurred on Highway 1 near Rogers Pass between Revelstoke and Golden, reducing traffic to one lane and forcing alternating traffic.

⚠️#BCHwy1 car accident east of #revelstoke on the western border of # Glacier NP Reduced highways to 1-lane alternating traffic. crew on site. Please pass with caution. Expect delays.

ℹ️ Details: https://t.co/pysWTJLABQ pic.twitter.com/PAT5IZY5NU

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 26, 2022

The incident occurred shortly before 4pm, approximately 50 kilometers east of Revelstoke and west of Glacier National Park. The accident can cause delays as traffic reduces to his one lane and DriveBC advises the driver to watch out for traffic controls.

Environment Canada says heavy snow from the Pacific front system is moving through Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass. Snow is expected to decrease to a few light showers early in the evening as the front moves south from the region.

Snow warnings have been issued for parts of the Boundary, East Columbia, Lake Kootenay, Shuswap, West Columbia, and West Kootenay.

DriveBC is working on the incident at the scene and drivers are advised to drive with caution.

An update is due tonight. Revelstoke Review will continue to monitor the incident and provide updates.

Golden Revelstoke Trans Canada Highway