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Both lanes cleared on Hwy 97 near Kaleden after vehicle crash

Crash cleared on Hwy 97

UPDATE: 2:07 p.m.

Drive BC is reporting that both lanes on Highway 97 are now clear after a vehicle crash near Kaleden blocked traffic.


UPDATE: 1:46 p.m.

DriveBC is reporting that Highway 97 is closed in both directions near Kaleden.

The vehicle incident between Ash Avenue and Pineview Drive, sitting five km south of Penticton is blocking traffic.

An assessment in progress and travellers are advised to watch for traffic control.

A detour is not available.


ORIGINAL: 1:25 p.m.

Emergency crews are on scene of a crash along Highway 97 near Kaleden on Friday afternoon.

The crash occurred near Larch Avenue on the highway and has stopped traffic in both directions.

DriveBC has confirmed they have crews on route and an assessment is in progress.

The cause of the accident and the extent of injuries to the driver(s) are not known at this time.

Castanet will have more information as soon as it becomes available.



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