Highway 97A closed north of Vernon following two-vehicle collision

VERNON – Highway 97A is closed between Vernon and Armstrong following a serious two-vehicle collision this morning.

A Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP media release says Highway 97A is closed in both directions at Pleasant Valley Road in Spallumcheen.

RCMP say two drivers and one passenger have been taken to the nearest medical facility. One person is in critical condition.

RCMP collision analysts are currently on the scene and it is not known when the highway will reopen.

Drive B.C. reports a detour is available via Pleasant Valley Road and Pleasant Valley Cross Road.

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