Two dead in Saturday crash near Sorrento: RCMP

Jul 20, 2024 | 6:55 PM

SORRENTO, B.C. — A fatal collision closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Southern Interior Saturday (July 20).

According to DriveBC, the crash took place in the Shuswap region between the communities of Sorrento and Chase.

Police, ambulances and an air ambulance were on scene following the 8:00 a.m. crash that closed Highway 1.

RCMP confirmed to Global News by phone that two people died, but there was no word if others were injured or how many vehicles were involved.