Drive B.C. camera looking south on Hwy 97 at Callan Rd, about 6 km north of Summerland and about 15 km south of Peachland. SUBMITTED/Drive B.C.

UPDATE: Highway 97 reopened following incident near Summerland

PENTICTON – Highway 97 is now open to single lane traffic in either direction following an accident south of Summerland.

A motor vehicle incident four kilometres south of Summerland today, Dec. 19, resulted in closure of the highway until 9:45 a.m. Drive B.C. reports.

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– This story was updated at 9:45a.m., Dec. 19 to provide updated information from Drive BC regarding the highway's status.

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Taylor Rae

Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.

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