A multi-vehicle collision killing two people has closed a half kilometre section of road on Highway 1 between Little River Road and Lindburg Road on July 20. 

The crash was first reported at 8:22 a.m. on Saturday.

Emergency crews are still on-scene of the incident which is located about 12 kilometres east of the municipality of Chase and the highway remains closed to all traffic. 

Cpl. Madonna Saunderson of the RCMP E Division confirmed that two people were killed in the collision. 

"Sadly two people have been pronounced deceased at the scene," said Cpl. Saunderson.

A Black Press Media freelancer on scene said some people were transported to nearby hospitals. Images from the area show at least four vehicles involved in the crash, with paramedics, police and air ambulance on scene. 

Drive BC has confirmed that an assessment is in progress but travellers should expect major delays as the road remains closed.

Alternative routes are available via Hwy 97, Hwy 97A and Hwy 97B. 

The next is scheduled for 5 p.m.