An Alberta man has died and a significant amount of fuel has spilled in a tanker crash on Highway 3, at the bottom of the Kootenay Pass between Salmo and Creston, B.C. The Kootenay Pass portion of the highway has been closed in both directions, with an estimated time of reopening of 9 a.m. PT Friday. The Kootenay Pass summit Thursday morning, as seen on B.C. The highway is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed at the bottom of the pass. A detour is available using Highway 3A and the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is running a smaller boat than normal due to repairs.

Source: CBC News March 28, 2019 16:31 UTC