Update: The driver of the minivan died at the accident scene. The driver of the semi suffered minor injuries. Traffic was stopped in both directions on the Trans Canada highway 1 until shortly after 3pm.
Original Report:
Traffic Halted on Trans-Canada as Emergency Crews Respond to Fiery Crash West of Salmon Arm
March 5, 2025: Traffic is at a standstill in both directions on the Trans-Canada Highway through Tappen as emergency crews respond to a serious collision involving a semi-truck and a minivan.
The crash occurred shortly after 10:45 AM, approximately 10 kilometers west of Salmon Arm, between Kirkpatrick and White Lake roads.
According to initial reports from the scene, the minivan was fully engulfed in flames upon impact.
Firefighters and paramedics are on-site, but there is no immediate word on the number of people involved or the extent of any injuries.
Drivers in the area should expect significant delays as crews work to clear the wreckage and assess the situation.
Fiery Crash Closes Trans Canada Tappen
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