The Trans Canada Hwy has reopened in both directions after high winds toppled trees onto the roadway Tuesday morning.
The fallen tree took out power lines and a struck a passing vehicle. at least one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The incident happened near Goldstream Park around 10 a.m. affecting traffic in both directions for about two hours. Non-commercial vehicles were diverted down Finlayson Arm Rd.
Heavy winds have been wreaking havoc all morning around Vancouver Island with westerly winds of 70 gusting to 100 km/h.
A wind warning remains in effect but Environment Canada says the winds will diminish this afternoon.
https://twitter.com/sprtraffic/status/811288566638714881
Additional danger trees being fallen on #bchwy1 #malahat to ensure public safety #yyjtraffic pic.twitter.com/FmwcRx0QRQ
— Vancouver Island District (@TranBCVanIsle) December 20, 2016
This is what the #malahat looks like after a tree fell down. Please be patient as crews work to clean up. #yyjtraffic pic.twitter.com/90yvQOCGx1
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) December 20, 2016
@DriveBC_VI @TheZone913 I hope everyone is ok. This is a picture my husband sent me from Goldstream pic.twitter.com/fh4efOtygA
— Amrit W.-Trenkler (@sunshine_6965) December 20, 2016
#BCHwy1 #VanIsle Closed at Goldstream Park to Finlayson Arm Rd due to trees down. Assessment in progress. https://t.co/D1GFExDMFv
— DriveBC VI (@DriveBC_VI) December 20, 2016
Malahat is closed in both directions due to a fallen tree across the hwy. Check @DriveBC for updates. #yyjtraffic #malahat pic.twitter.com/7IwbuuswGX
— Langford Fire Rescue (@LangfordFire) December 20, 2016
Accident | #Malahat south of Finlayson Arm | Tree down on vehicle w/ power lines down. Highway closed. Avoid. #yyjtraffic
— W. Coast Emerg Photo (@WestCoastEmerg) December 20, 2016
