Collision Closes Highway 2 South of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia

A section of Highway 2 in northeastern British Columbia was temporarily closed following a traffic collision approximately 11 kilometres south of Pouce Coupe, prompting authorities to divert motorists and warn of significant travel delays.  

According to DriveBC, the closure affected the stretch of Highway 2 between 198 Road and 200 Road, where emergency crews responded to the collision.

While officials have confirmed that the road was closed because of the incident, they have not yet released details regarding the number of vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, or the circumstances leading to the crash.  

Police, emergency medical personnel, and highway maintenance crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the collision was reported.

Authorities urged motorists to:

• Avoid the affected section of Highway 2.
• Follow directions from traffic control personnel.
• Expect delays while investigators and recovery crews work at the scene.
• Drive with caution on nearby detour routes.  

To minimize congestion, a detour was established via Old Edmonton Highway, allowing motorists to bypass the closed section of Highway 2 while emergency operations continued. Officials advised drivers to allow extra travel time as traffic volumes increased on alternate routes.  

As of the latest update, authorities have not disclosed:

• The cause of the collision.
• Whether commercial vehicles were involved.
• The extent of injuries or possible fatalities.
• When a full investigation report will be released.

Road users are encouraged to monitor official traffic updates as more information becomes available.  

DriveBC later confirmed that Highway 2 was reopened in both directions after crews completed emergency response, scene clearance, and roadway safety checks. Traffic has since resumed, although authorities continue to investigate the collision.  

RoadKing.ng Safety Insight

Collisions that lead to full highway closures can create secondary hazards, including sudden traffic queues and rear-end crashes. Drivers approaching an incident scene should:

• Reduce speed immediately upon seeing warning signs or flashing emergency lights.
• Maintain a safe following distance.
• Never attempt to bypass traffic control barriers.
• Stay alert for emergency responders working close to moving traffic.

Every road closure is a reminder that patience and caution can prevent additional crashes.