Freeway 97A closed north of Vernon on account of automobile incident – Kelowna Capital Information

A vehicle incident has closed Highway 97A north of Vernon Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (DriveBC photo)

Highway 97A closed north of Vernon due to vehicle incident

The incident took place at Larkin Cross Road, Aim Roads reports

A vehicle incident has closed Highway 97A in both directions north of Vernon Wednesday evening.

The incident is located between Greenhow Road and Pleasant Valley Road, 21 kilometres south of Enderby, DriveBC reports.

*VEHICLE INCIDENT*#BCHwy97A between #Vernon and #Armstrong at Larkin Cross Rd. Assessment in progress. Please slow down for all responders. @DriveBC @TranBC @TranBC_OKS @ColShuRegDist #slowdownandmoveover #conezonebc pic.twitter.com/pb29kHokd3

— AIMRoads (@AimRoads) November 18, 2021

An assessment is in progress and drivers are reminded to watch for traffic control.

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