UPDATE: 12:40 p.m.: Southbound Hwy. 19 has reopened to one lane, with delays still expected as congestion eases.
The northbound lane reopened around noon.
PARKSVILLE — Southbound traffic on Hwy. 19 is being affected as a result of a multi-vehicle crash.
The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Hwy. 19 between the Englishman River Bridge and the Exit 46 off-ramp in the southbound lanes.
Oceanside RCMP confirmed to NanaimoNewsNOW six or seven vehicles were involved, including at least one with a trailer.
Injuries were reported from the incident, with an air ambulance from BC Emergency Health Services dispatched to the scene.
Northbound drivers on Hwy. 19, stuck in traffic just before noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, prior to the Exit 46 off-ramp. (Image Credit: Submitted/Joe Peters, Nanaimo and area Highway road reports on Facebook.)
The exact nature of injuries is unknown, and NanaimoNewsNOW has contacted BC EHS for further details.
Despite the incident occurring in the southbound lanes, northbound traffic was closed for arounda n hour to allow space for emergency crews to work and conduct their investigation.
They are advising anyone travelling in the area to detour through Parksville, rejoining Hwy. 19 at the Exit 46 junction just south of the crash site.
More to come.
We’re on Bluesky! Stay up-to-date on news across central Vancouver Island through Bluesky by following @NanaimoNewsNOW.bsky.social.
Follow us on: Twitter (X) | Bluesky | Facebook
