Crash closes Highway 97 near Monte Lake

Highway 97 between Kamloops and Vernon is closed due to a vehicle incident.

Highway 97 is closed in both directions between Barnhartvale Road and Duck Range Road, about eight kilometres east of Monte Creek.

Detours are available on Barnhartvale Road, Highway 1, Highway 97A and Highway 97B.

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