Pat Bay Highway reopens at Keating Cross Road after afternoon crash

Vehicles backed up on Highway 17 at Mt Newton Cross Road following a crash in the southbound lanes. Courtesy of BC HighwayCams.

The Patricia Bay Highway has reopened after a crash near Keating Cross Road.

Four vehicles involved in the crash at the East Saanich Road turnoff just before 1 p.m. according to Central Saanich Police.

Police said it was a head-on crash and two people were seriously injured. There were no fatalities.

Drive BC said the highway was closed in both directions but as of 1:50 p.m., the northbound right lane was opened. By 5 p.m., all lanes in both directions were open.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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