Semi-truck careens off bridge near Sicamous, plunges into Shuswap Lake; Highway 1 closed
Aug 24, 2024 | 11:02 AM
Marty Hastings
Highway 1 is closed in both directions just west of Sicamous after a vehicle incident that took place on the RW Bruhn Bridge.
A semi-truck crashed through the railing of the bridge and into Shuswap Lake on Saturday (Aug. 24) morning, according to a Columbia Shuswap Regional District media release.
A dive team has been called in to work on recovery efforts while the Shuswap Emergency Program works with the District of Sicamous to activate a response plan.
A dangerous goods spill report has been made to the Ministry of Environment as it appears diesel fuel has spilled into the lake, according to the release.
Sicamous Fire Rescue is reporting some people are going into the lake to retrieve items from the truck.
The CSRD asks that the public do not go into the water near the accident scene and avoid the area so emergency crews can work.
A detour is in effect via Highway 97A and Highway 97B.
The next Drive BC update is not anticipated until noon on Saturday.
