B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway reopened Sunday morning following a landslide near Lions Bay that closed the road in both directions.
The closure ended at 6:30 a.m., according to officials.
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A landslide shut down the Sea to Sky Highway in both directions near Lions Bay Saturday morning, and authorities expected the road to remain closed for at least the rest of the day.
There have been no reported injuries thus far, according to local RCMP, who say emergency crews are working to assess damage and confirm if anyone was hurt.
A geotechnical assessment is being performed via helicopter, transportation officials said.
Paramedics also responded to the incident, BC Emergency Health Services told CTV News.
“At this time, we are not aware of any injuries and have not treated or transported any patients related the landslide,” a spokesperson wrote. “Our teams are working to minimize the disruptions to other patients and our staff in the area.”
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