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By My Kootenay Now Staff

Updated May 21 at 1:10pm

Emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP, remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision on Highway 3, 1 kilometre east of Canyon Lister Road that happened around 6:30am.

Emergency crews will be remaining at the scene for most of today, with a full closure of Highway 3 in effect.

No detour is available at this time.

Further details to be released at a later time.

Original Story, May 21 at 10:53am

Highway 3 is closed for motor vehicle incident at mountain parks resort just east of Canyon Lister Road, 5km east of Creston.

The road is closed and some areas currently impacted by power outage.

Local traffic can detour via Lakeview Arrow Creek Road. Light vehicle only. However, drivers can expect delays.

Anticipated repair times for power restoration is 3:00PM PST.

Please obey traffic signs and traffic control personnel.

Check Drive BC for updates.

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