Police have blocked off part of Hwy 4, south of Cochin. (Julia Lovett-Squires/battlefordsNOW)

By battlefordsNOW staff

Cochin Accident

Accident south of Cochin shuts down part of Hwy. 4

Jul 5, 2024 | 1:53 PM

A section of Highway 4 is closed following a collision outside of Cochin and detours are currently in place.

Fire fighters say that vehicles must detour on Highway 26 around the lake to Aquadeo Rd., expect the detour to take several hours.

According to police, a stretch of 2.5 km is closed south of the village as first responders are on scene and working the area.

Police ask that drivers slow down and avoid the area for the time being.