RCMP dealing with ‘incident’ on Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna

Kelowna RCMP are currently dealing with an incident on the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna and are asking people to avoid the area.

RCMP said in a news release officers will be on the scene of the police incident for most of today, Feb. 7.

The public is being asked to stay away from the area and remain patient as no further updates will be available as long as the incident is being dealt with.

"There is no risk to the public at this time, however, the RCMP asks people to stay out of the area of the rail trail from approximately Leathead Road to Dilworth Drive,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP, said in the release.


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