UPDATE: Drive BC says a detour has been opened to non-commercial traffic via Lower Mud Road to McBride Timber North. Estimated time for highway opening is 7 p.m.
Prince George RCMP says due to a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred Thursday at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Highway 16 road to Vanderhoof will be temporarily closed.
The area of the accident is Hwy 16 and Chilako Bridge. Drive BC says that is about 38 kilometres east of Vanderhoof.
North District RCMP Traffic Services is currently on scene and will be investigating the situation.