Emergency responders are currently on their way to a vehicle accident occurring on the Malahat Highway, specifically near Bamberton Road, which is affecting traffic flow in both directions.
On Saturday afternoon, shortly after 1:30 p.m., Malahat Fire Rescue informed CHEK that they were actively responding to the incident on the highway.
By 1:47 p.m., DriveBC updated the situation, stating, "There are reports of a vehicle incident just south of Bamberton Rd affecting traffic in both directions. Emergency crews are en route to assist."
📡#BCHwy1 – Reports indicate a vehicle incident south of Bamberton Rd that is impacting both lanes of traffic. Emergency teams are en route. #MalahatBC #MalahatHwy #BambertonBC pic.twitter.com/whNqZ8cZSn
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) January 10, 2026
Just before 2 p.m., BC Emergency Health Services provided an update to CHEK, stating, "Our teams are responding with five ambulances and a helicopter, along with a supervisor. This situation involves a motor vehicle incident, and patients are currently being assessed for injuries."
Eyewitnesses in the vicinity reported that traffic was completely halted due to a vehicle that was on fire.
CHEK has reached out to the RCMP for further information.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Liz Brown became part of CHEK News in the autumn of 2024. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various media organizations, including the National Film Board, CBC Radio, the Chetwynd Echo Newspaper, NowMedia, and has contributed to both print and online publications.
