Update: Drive BC advised that the Highway had been reopened to traffic shortly before 8 PM
A three vehicle collision east of New Hazelton this morning has resulted in a fatality and required the closure of the highway for further investigation.
Media outlets in Prince George are reporting that one person died as a result of the incident. The accident took place shortly after 9 AM near Mug Flat Creek, which is 15 kilometres east of New Hazelton.
As part of the investigation into the incident, the RCMP have closed the highway to travel in both directions, no alternate route is available in the region.
Drive BC advises no timeline has been provided yet, as to when the route will be reopened to traffic.
You can find more details on the status of the highway from the Drive BC website or twitter feed.
CKPG TV-- New Hazelton Crash claims life of 70 year old woman (video)
CFTK-- Weekend Crash Near New Hazelton Kills One Person
CFTK-- Hazelton Fatal Crash (video)
Prince George Citizen-- Fatal crash near New Hazelton
Terrace Standard-- Highway 16 claims another life in three-vehicle crash
Opinion 250-- Fatal Crash closes Hwy 16 near New Hazelton
HQBulkley Valley-- One dead in three car collision on Highway 16
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