(UPDATED) Sea to Sky Highway closed in both directions due to crash

UPDATE: Highway 99 has reopened with one lane, alternating between north and southbound traffic. Drive BC says to expect major delays.

#BCHwy99 – OPEN for Single Lane Alternating Traffic 20 KM N of #Squamish. Expect major delays due to congestion. #SeatoSky

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 23, 2015

Original story: Highway 99 is closed in both directions due to a car crash, according to a tweet sent by Drive BC.

UPDATE #BcHwy99 – CLOSED Both directions 2 km North of Conroy FSR due to vehicle incident. Assessment in progress. #Squamish — Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 23, 2015

While details are scarce at the moment, CKNW reports it could be a due to a bus that crossed into oncoming traffic. Estimated reopening time is at 5 p.m.

#BREAKING: #BCHwy99 – CLOSED Both directions 2 km North of Conroy FSR. Reports of charter bus crossing the lane. No details on injuries. — CKNW (@CKNW) December 23, 2015

#BCHwy99 CLOSED 20 KM N/of #Squamish. Estimated Opening: 5PM. 1PM Update. https://t.co/0oYjVJXjsc pic.twitter.com/SYbhiPQefI — Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 23, 2015

Photos posted to Mountain FM’s Facebook page show the extent of the damage:

Facebook / Mountain FM

People are also posting pictures in the Sea to Sky Road Conditions Facebook group of the damage. There are also several videos of helicopters flying into the accident scene.

Facebook / Sea to Sky Road Conditions

More to come…