An overturned semi had traffic backed up on Highway 19 in both directions between the Cumberland turnoff and Piercy Road Saturday morning (Sept. 10).

Tread marks suggest the driver of the semi veered off the right-hand side of the highway, travelling south, then over-corrected, slamming into the cement barricades separating the northbound and southbound lanes, before overturning.

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BC Air Ambulance airlifted the patient to Victoria.

Traffic in both directions was down to single lane alternating, as southbound vehicles were being turned around.

Dionne expected traffic to be affected all morning Saturday.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.