THE RCMP says that “an active an unfolding police incident” has currently closed Coquihalla BC Highway #5 north of Hope and south of Merritt.

“No public or commercial vehicle are being allowed passage at this time. The public should anticipate delays and plan alternative routes for the next few hours while this incident unfolds,” says Sgt. Chris Manseau, District Advisory NCO (Media Relations), Lower Mainland District.

“A large number of policing resources from surrounding areas are being sent to the area of Juliet Bridge, just south of Merritt near the Coquihalla summit. Any public in the area are asked to avoid that area, and refrain from posting any police actions online.”

RCMP say that updates will be put out as information is available and ask the public to monitor DriveBC for updates.