Highway 1 closed

UPDATE 2:48 p.m.

The Trans-Canada Highway is closed between Revelstoke and Golden.

According to DriveBC, it will likely be several hours before it reopens.

The next update is scheduled for 8 p.m.

UPDATE 2:13 p.m.

The Trans-Canada Highway is closed west of the Rogers Pass.

DriveBC says Highway 1 is closed in both directions between Hemlock Grove Boardwalk and Illecillewaet Campground due to a vehicle incident.

Posts on social media say travellers near the scene have been told it could be hours before the wreckage is cleared.

ORIGINAL 11:05 a.m.

Drivers on the Trans-Canada Highway are being warned about a crash that has slowed traffic in both directions near the Rogers Pass summit.

According to DriveBC, a vehicle incident is creating delays between the Rogers Pass summit and Glacier National Park.

Motorists are being told to expect delays.