One Body Found in BC Highway Landslide, More Missing

A vehicle is submerged in flood waters along a road in Abbotsford, B.C., on Nov. 15, 2021. (The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward

RCMP say the body of a woman has been recovered from a landslide across Highway 99 near Lillooet, B.C., following historic rainfall as a search continues for others who may be buried in the debris.

Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet said Tuesday the total number of people and vehicles unaccounted for has not yet been confirmed but investigators have received reports of two people who are missing.