(UPDATE: Feb. 25 @ 4:00 pm) - RCMP is now reporting that the southbound lanes of Highway 97 near Okanagan College are once again open to traffic.
No other details regarding the accident were provided.
(Original Story: Feb. 25 @ 2:30 pm) - Drive BC is reporting that a serious accident has closed southbound lanes on Highway 97.
The vehicle incident took place south of Vernon near Okanagan College.
Report of a closure #BCHwy97 vehicle incident at Clerke Rd south of #VernonBC. Expect delays. We're looking into it.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) February 25, 2021
An update from local RCMP reports that fire and emergency crews are currently at the scene and there is a large backup of vehicles.
NowMedia will update this story as more information becomes available.
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