A stretch of Highway 97 in the South Okanagan that closed Wednesday morning because of a serious collision should reopen in the afternoon.
South Okanagan RCMP say the two-vehicle crash happened near Oliver, along Highway 97 between Roads 20 and 21, around 8 a.m.
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According to police, one vehicle drove into the oncoming lane, with both drivers suffering life-threatening injuries. One of the vehicles was reportedly on fire.
Police told Global News that officers were collecting evidence and that the investigation would take time.
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Detours were set up for southbound motorists, with police noting that the highway could reopen by 3 p.m.
If you witnessed this collision, you’re asked to contact the Oliver RCMP at 250-498-3422.
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