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Jackknifed Semi Closes Highway 1 Westbound Near Annis Road as Eastbound Lanes Reopen

RCMP report only minor injuries at the scene.

Overview

  • DriveBC first reported the crash around 7:38 a.m., shutting Highway 1 east of Annis Road in Chilliwack.
  • Westbound remains closed between Annis Road and Exit 135, while eastbound traffic has reopened.
  • Detours direct westbound drivers to Highway 9, with traffic control guiding vehicles through the area.
  • Officials urged motorists to avoid the corridor and expect lengthy delays during the busy long-weekend getaway.
  • Early reports differ on the collision details, with one account citing a guardrail strike and another a jackknifed semi hitting a passenger vehicle.