Hwy 1 collision injures ‘multiple people’ near Field, B.C.: RCMP

A section of Highway 1 reopened Wednesday night near the Alberta border at Field, B.C., after what police say was a serious car crash that sent six people to hospital.

Golden-Field RCMP says it was a “serious two-vehicle collision” that happened around 12:20 p.m. at Emerald Lake Road and Highway 1.

In an X post, BC Emergency Health Services says four ambulances with primary care paramedics, one Banff ambulance, an advanced care paramedic response unit and two air ambulances were sent to the scene.

BC EHS says six people received emergency medical treatment and were transported to hospital.

11:23 a.m. today | 4 #ambulances with primary care paramedics, 1 #Banff ambulance, an advanced care paramedic response unit, and 2 air ambulances (from BCEHS and STARS) responded to an MVI on Hwy 1 near #Field. Emergency medical treatment to 6 patients – transported to hospital.

— BC Emergency Health Services (@BC_EHS) August 7, 2024

As of 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, DriveBC says the highway has reopened. Drivers can still expect major delays due to congestion in the area.

✅CLEAR – #BCHwy1 The highway is OPEN in both directions west of #FieldBC after being closed due to a vehicle incident. Expect major delays due to congestion. #YohoNationalPark @YohoNP @511Alberta #Revelstoke

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 8, 2024

Police are asking anyone who saw the collision to contact the Golden-Field RCMP at 250-344-2221.

NewsRadio has reached out to the RCMP for more information.