UPDATED: 7:50 p.m.
Highway 97 between Vernon and Armstrong is now open to single-lane alternating traffic after a vehicle incident.
ORIGINAL: 7:10 p.m.
A vehicle is on fire and Highway 97 is closed in both directions between Vernon and Armstrong due to an accident.
Emergency services crews are on scene at the site, just south of Tolko Saw Mill.
The nature of the incident is not yet known, or if there were any serious injuries involved.
Traffic is reported to be backed up and motorists should expect delays.
Castanet will update the story as more information becomes available.
Photo: Stefan Loewe
Highway 97 closed in both directions between Vernon and Armstrong due to a car on fire