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By Aaron Schulze

Highway 97

Vehicle incident backs up traffic on Highway 97 at Monte Lake

Jan 16, 2024 | 10:05 AM

UPDATE (11:00 a.m.): BC Emergency Health Services say four ambulances, including an advanced life support ambulance, and a helicopter responded to the crash on Highway 97 near Monte Lake shortly before 9:00 a.m.

One patient was airlifted to hospital in critical condition.

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — A vehicle incident has closed a stretch of Highway 97 at Monte Lake.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say two vehicles collided in the 3800-block of Highway 97 near Monte Lake at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16).

A detour is in effect via Highway 1, 97A and 97B.

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Another update is due at noon.

with files from Liam Verster-Vernon Matters

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once it’s available.