Highway 39 closed south of Mackenzie after bus leaves road
Multiple injuries, including serious injuries, have been reported after a bus left Highway 39 south of Mackenzie, the RCMP say.
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Mackenzie RCMP are responding to a serious bus incident on Highway 39 south of Mackenzie after the vehicle left the road on Nov. 4, 2026. Police said multiple injuries have been reported, including serious injuries, and the highway is expected to remain closed for several hours.
Officers were advised on Nov. 4 that a bus had left the roadway south of the community. Police said they are at the scene alongside BC Emergency Health Services and Fire Rescue. Multiple ambulances have been requested, and an air ambulance has been tasked to assist.
Highway maintenance personnel are helping manage traffic, according to the RCMP. Police have also requested collision analysts to attend the scene. At this early stage of the investigation, police said, limited details are available.
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Police said the closure is expected to last several hours while emergency personnel provide medical care and investigators examine the scene. There are currently no alternate routes around the closure.
Cpl. Brett Urano, an RCMP spokesperson, asked the public to avoid the area and give emergency personnel room to respond safely. He said drivers should expect significant delays and encouraged them to check DriveBC before travelling.
The Mackenzie RCMP file number for the incident is 2026-1444.
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