Highway 1 has reopened after a fatal accident shut down traffic in both directions east of Chilliwack Saturday.

The crash happened just east of Bridal Falls just after 11 a.m. PT.

Two air ambulances were on scene shortly after the crash. (Jan Bosman/Twitter)

Lower Mainland District RCMP say they believe an eastbound vehicle crossed into the westbound lane Saturday morning, killing the passenger in the westbound vehicle.

Officials said both drivers were taken by air ambulance to the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster in critical condition.

Drive BC said the highway reopened just before 11:00 p.m. Saturday.