Updated at 4 p.m.
Highway 3 has repoened with alternating traffic supported by Main Roads, until the BC Coroner’s office is on site to assist the investigation.
At that point, the highway will be closed again for a brief period.
RCMP have been able to notify families of the party involved, one of whom is at the scene with RCMP.
The other driver has been airlifted via STARS for further treatment to a hospital in Calgary. There were only two people involved in the crash, both being the drivers of each vehicle.
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Once the BC Coroner’s office investigation is complete and the vehicles removed, Highway 3 will be reopened to regular traffic. Please look for updates via Drive BC. Elk Valley RCMP offer the condolences to the family of the involved persons. Our investigation is ongoing.
One person is dead and another has been airlifted to hospital in Alberta after a serious crash on Highway 3 near Sparwood.
The two-vehicle collision happened shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday at Corbin Road, according to Elk Valley Regional RCMP.
One driver died at the scene. The other was transported by STARS Air Ambulance for emergency care. Police said no other people were involved in the crash.
Emergency responders, including B.C. Ambulance Service and Sparwood Fire Rescue, attended the scene along with RCMP and provincial agencies.
RCMP said they are working to notify the families of those involved.
Highway 3 remained closed in both directions late Sunday, with no detour available. Drivers are asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
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