UPDATE: Highway reopens after crash near Vernon

UPDATE: 7:14 P.M., MAY 3, 2015

The highway has reopened. Drive B.C. notes to expect delays.

VERNON – A crash is causing major delays on Highway 97 just south of Vernon Sunday afternoon.

According to Drive B.C., the highway is closed in both directions 10 kilometres south of Vernon.

There is currently no estimated time of reopening, and no posted detour routes.

It appears the crash is located at the Bailey Road intersection.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

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