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Tipped semi disrupts Highway 3 traffic east of Sparwood

Update:

Highway 3 east of Sparwood is fully open to traffic following a semi-truck tipping over on Tuesday morning.

Details are not yet available regarding why the semi tipped over or if anyone was injured.

Original Story:

Highway 3 east of Sparwood is down to one lane after a semi-truck tipped and spilled its load on Tuesday morning.

Drive BC officials said the accident happened between Old Town Bridge and Forest Crowne Terrace.

According to officials, crews are working to recover the vehicle as of noon.

Drivers are asked to be cautious in the area and watch out for traffic control.

 

R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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