The Peace Arch border crossing is closed and one person is in the hospital after a car fire in the area.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Peace Arch in the wake of a multi-vehicle crash and car fire on the American side of the border.
DriveBC told drivers travelling to the States to "expect delays" on both sides of the border.
Pictures and video posted to social media show a vehicle engulfed in flames and smoke shooting into the air, and teams of emergency responders on scene.
At Peace Arch Border Crossing, which is currently closed following 3-vehicle crash and fire. One person has been rushed to hospital. @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/YCQLSBYIhX
— Monika Gul (@MonikaGul) May 2, 2019
Due to an incident at the #Douglas #PeaceArch port of entry, all traffic is being rerouted to the #PacificHighway border crossing until further notice. pic.twitter.com/D4ob3KkuUS
— Border Services PAC (@CanBorderPAC) May 2, 2019
“Approximately 300 metres north of the border on Hwy 99, there’s a three-vehicle collision. One vehicle did catch on fire,” said Surrey RCMP Sgt. Chad Greig. There is no word yet as to any injuries.
BREAKING: I'm told by a witnesses that one man was taken away in handcuffs after collision at the Peace Arch Border crossing. He was taken to the Canadian customs building. #surreybc pic.twitter.com/tPTaOL0jGJ
— Aaron Hinks (@aaron_hinks) May 2, 2019
BREAKING: I'm told by nearby residents that there was at least five major explosions. Vehicle was heading north, before border, and made contact with another. Cars are resting now in a t-bone position south of Peace Arch crossing #surreybc pic.twitter.com/MUWMoeRpkc
— Aaron Hinks (@aaron_hinks) May 2, 2019
Surrey RCMP have confirmed three vehicles were involved in the crash. They are advising drivers to avoid the area and use the Pacific Highway crossing instead.
Police are on scene near the #PeaceArch border for a serious 3 vehicle collision. Highway 99 is CLOSED in both directions until further notice. Use the Pacific Crossing as an alternate. pic.twitter.com/8AkxmeENxo
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) May 2, 2019
Unfortunate event unfolding at the Peace Arch border crossing. pic.twitter.com/XZQtavNz8g
— John Kageorge (@JKageorge) May 2, 2019
Expect delays if you're travelling to the United States today. Incident is on the American side of the #PeaceArch border crossing but is causing delays on both sides. https://t.co/IxWZqrpLZZ
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) May 2, 2019
