Two Vernon women injured in crash

VERNON — Two Vernon women were injured in a serious, two-vehicle crash in Lake Country on Thursday evening and the RCMP are seeking witnesses.

RCMP and ambulance crews were called to the scene of the collision between a brown Buick Century sedan and a red Dodge pickup on Highway 97, at the intersection of Oceola Road, around 5:30 p.m.

The driver and sole occupant of the Buick, an 18-year-old female, suffered serious injuries which police say are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. She was transported to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 57-year-old woman, was also transported to hospital suffering from what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.