Highway 97 reopens just north of 100 Mile House after morning mishap

Jan 9, 2018 | 9:18 AM

KAMLOOPS —Update: Highway 97 has reopened in both directions following this morning’s crash.

Earlier: A two-vehicle crash has closed Highway 97 in both directions about seven kilometres north of 100 Mile House.

North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says it happened at around 9:45 a.m. this morning and involved a large transport truck.

“It was hauling dry cement bags which spilled on the road, partially blocking the highway,” she tells CFJC Today. “It does not appear anyone was hurt.”