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Update: Highway 1 reopens near Chemainus following vehicle incident Friday

Update: Fri. Oct 10 – 8:40 p.m.: The highway has reopened.

Original post: Highway 1 is closed in both directions due to a vehicle incident near Chemainus.

Image supplied by DriveBC.

DriveBC is reporting the incident happened near Henry Road Friday afternoon.

There’s no word yet as to when the highway may reopen.

Check DriveBC for further updates.

– Article includes image and details provided by DriveBC

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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