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Multi-vehicle crash closes Highway 97 in Penticton

Multi-vehicle crash closes Highway 97 in Penticton | iNFOnews.ca
Photographer: Jennifer Stahn

Three out of four lanes are closed along Highway 97 in Penticton because of a serious multi-vehicle collision.

Police received a report of the crash at the intersection of Warren Avenue and the Channel Parkway around 2 p.m. today, Nov. 30, according to an RCMP press release.

Penticton RCMP and B.C. Highway Patrol are on scene.

One southbound lane is open to traffic while both northbound lanes and one southbound lane will be closed for an extended period during the police investigation.

You can expect delays due to congestion, according to Drive B.C.

Anybody who witnessed the accident is asked to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.

For the latest updates on the lane closures go to the Drive B.C. website here.

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Dan Walton

Before joining the ranks of InfoTel, Dan’s byline could be found in newspapers in Penticton, Peachland and Oliver. Prior to his arrival in the South Okanagan, he first sharpened his chops as a reporter at a radio station in Brighton, Ontario, and then newspapers in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and Invermere B.C.
From quilting competitions to crimes against humanity, Dan isn’t afraid to cover any topic. Always seeking out the best angles - whether it’s through the lens of his camera or the voices of his Interviews – he delves into the conflict and seeks out the humanity in every story worth telling.
Dan is always happy to hear from readers. To get in touch for any reason he can be contacted at (250) 488-3065 or dwalton@infonews.ca.

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