—Update: 2:06 p.m.—
Squamish RCMP say one person was injured in the single-vehicle crash earlier today on Highway 99 near Chances Creek, and transported to the hospital for treatment.
"ICARS (Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service) will be on scene to assess and there may be some disruption to traffic as they do their analysis."
The Sea to Sky RCMP are searching for any dash cam footage or witnesses of the incident. Contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 if you have any information.
—Update: 12:45 p.m.—
Squamish RCMP have confirmed only one vehicle was involved in the accident that occurred this morning near Chance Creek Forest Service Road.
"There was a single Motor Vehicle Incident that occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Highway 99 north of Squamish," said Squamish RCMP media relations officer, Const. Kelly Wu.
"The highway was shut down briefly for air ambulance to take an individual to the hospital. Highway is now open. Injury status is unknown right now for the individual.
"ICARS (Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service) will be on scene to assess and there may be some disruption to traffic as they do their analysis."
The Sea to Sky RCMP are searching for any dash cam footage or witnesses of the incident. Contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 if you have any information.
—Original story: 10:22 a.m.—
Congestion along the Sea to Sky Highway is expected after a vehicle accident temporarily closed both lanes near Chance Creek Forest Service Road this morning.
The crash occurred around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 but saw Highway 99 re-open again just short of an hour later.
“Highway 99 is open in both directions approximately 2 km south of Chance Creek following a vehicle recovery from an incident. Watch for crews that may still be on scene,” reads a DriveBC event update.
An unconfirmed Facebook post to Sea to Sky Road Conditions says that the accident involved a car which flipped into a ditch.
Drive with caution
Wet and snowy conditions can increase the risk of accidents when driving, so DriveBC is encouraging anyone on the roads today to use extra caution and “drive slower.”
A rainfall warning is in effect for the Squamish region today and tonight, with 50 to 70 millimetres of rainfall expected.
Between Oct. 1 and March 31, winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway.
"Passenger vehicles and light trucks need to use tires that have the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol or 'M+S' on the sidewall. This applies to two-wheel, all-wheel, and four-wheel drive vehicles. The tires need to be in good condition and have a tread depth of at least 3.5 mm (5/32”)," reads the 4 Road Safety at Work site.
"Designated winter tires are your best option for staying safe in winter conditions. We recommend using a set of four matched winter tires with the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol."
For more information on the road conditions in Squamish and B.C., visit the DriveBC website.
Please note this story has been updated as the situation developed.
