UPDATE: Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge reopens following head-on crash

Emergency crews rush to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge that closed the bridge for several hours. (Contributed Photo/Facebook)Emergency crews rush to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge that closed the bridge for several hours. (Contributed Photo/Facebook)
Agassiz firefighters can be seen blocking traffic heading out of Agassiz toward the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge. Emergency crews are tending to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with one possible fatality. (Screenshot/BCDrive)Agassiz firefighters can be seen blocking traffic heading out of Agassiz toward the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge. Emergency crews are tending to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with one possible fatality. (Screenshot/BCDrive)

A head-on collision involving a semi truck and one other vehicle on the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge brought traffic to a stop. this afternoon. Witnesses have reported one possible fatality.

The bridge has opened to single-lane, alternating traffic after nearly seven hours being closed completely.

B.C. Emergency Health Service and Agassiz Fire Department were on the scene as well as RCMP.

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