UPDATE: March 21
An infant boy has died following a medical emergency on the Coquihalla Monday afternoon.
According to Merritt RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming, parents noticed their child was unresponsive in his car seat about 35 kilometres south of Merritt on Highway 5 when they called 911.
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UPDATE: March 20 - 6:06 p.m.
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DriveBC is reporting heavy traffic volume in the area and motorists should prepare for delays in both directions.
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UPDATE: 4:44 p.m.
VSA Highway Maintenance is reporting a medical emergency is the reason Highway 5 remains closed in both directions.
However, DriveBC is referring to the situation as a police incident.
There is no estimated time of re-opening the road.
Drivers should plan accordingly and expect delays.
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The Coquihalla Highway is closed in both directions just south of Merritt as a BC Air Ambulance has been called into the area.
Highway 5 is closed at exit 256, Coldwater Road, and emergency crews are on scene.
Motorists are warned to expect delays. There is currently no estimated time of opening.
Check for updates.
