Oct 8, 2026 1:23 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur

A major traffic incident has been reported on Highway 1 near Sumas Way in Abbotsford, where a grain-loaded semi-truck overturned.
The crash forced the closure of several highway lanes, causing significant traffic disruptions. No injuries have been reported in the incident.
Abbotsford Police and emergency crews attended the scene to manage the situation. Highway 1 was reduced to a single lane in both directions, while the westbound on-ramp from Sumas Way was also closed.
Police urged morning commuters to exercise extreme caution while travelling through the area, use alternate routes where possible, and allow extra travel time due to congestion.
The cause of the semi-truck rollover has not yet been determined.


