Fiery crash causes major delays on Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley
Traffic moved slowly through Abbotsford Thursday morning because of a serious crash on Highway 1.
A semi-truck flipped and caught on fire near 264th Street, according to the Abbotsford Police Department. The eastbound lanes had to completely close in the early hours of the morning.
Abbotsford Police Department/Submitted
Abbotsford Police Department/Submitted
Luckily no injuries have been reported yet, but police say traffic is still slow through the area as emergency crews remain on scene. By about 7:30 am, the area had reopened to single-lane traffic.
The police force’s photos showed the smoky scene of the crash and the semi-trailer on its side. There was also a white passenger vehicle involved in the crash, which had heavy damage to its front bumper and wheels.
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