A landslide has temporarily blocked traffic in both directions on West Bench Hill Road in Penticton. It appears a silt bank gave way, spreading material across the road. View image in full screen Courtesy: Roxanne Zeiler Witness Roxanne Zeiler said crews on site aren’t allowing vehicles to pass but West Bench residents can still access the area via Sage Mesa Drive. Story continues below advertisement West Bench Hill in #Penticton is closed due to a landslide. More @GlobalOkanagan at 5:00 pic.twitter.com/KCaBxGREQC— Kimberly Davidson (@Kimberly_Global) April 12, 2018 Trending Now Country star’s national anthem flub called the ‘worst’ people have ever heard What is required to bring a dog into the U.S. from Canada starting Aug. 1 Photo from deputy fire chief Dennis Smith of the West Bench landslide. He says Argo Road maintenance is on site, not sure how long it will take to assess/clean up. #Penticton pic.twitter.com/GnAAmRM9wV— Shelby Alexander (@Shelby_Thom) April 12, 2018 Story continues below advertisement More to come More on Canada What is required to bring a dog into the U.S. from Canada starting Aug. 1 Bank of Canada rate cut odds rise after June inflation release Jet skier says ‘adrenaline kicked in’ after watching boat explode at N.B. wharf Psychotherapy, counselling services are now tax exempt in Canada
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