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By Aaron Schulze

Okanagan Connector

Okanagan Connector closed overnight following serious vehicle incident

Jan 24, 2024 | 5:28 AM

UPDATE (11 a.m.): One patient was sent to hospital following Tuesday’s vehicle incident on the Okanagan Connector.

BC Emergency Health Services say four ambulances responded to the scene on Highway 97C at Kane Valley Road at around 7:35 p.m. Tuesday.

Ryan Panton, the manager of strategic communications and media relations with the B.C. Coroners Service, told CFJC Today he’s unaware of any coroners involvement at this time.

EARLIER: MERRITT, B.C. — The Okanagan Connector east of Merritt remains closed in both directions Wednesday (Jan. 24) morning.

DriveBC reported of a vehicle incident on the stretch of Highway 97C at Kane Valley Road, between Aspen Grove and Hamilton Hill, at around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.

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An assessment is underway, and there’s no detour available.

However, DriveBC says the highway is estimated to reopen at 7 a.m.

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