UPDATE:
The two-vehicle accident that closed the highway in both directions near Enderby has been cleared, and traffic is flowing again.
Police said the accident took place at approximately 7 a.m., and involved two small vehicles crashing head-on, with one allegedly crossing the centre line. The highway was shut down for three hours, and four people were transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
“When significant things happen in a small, rural area, it is often the local public who is on the scene prior to emergency personnel, which was the case in today’s collision,” said Vernon and North Okanagan RCMP Cst. Kelly Brett. “The RCMP would like to thank the public for stopping to render assistance to the occupants of the vehicles, with one vehicle carrying a small child.”
Police said an 18-year-old from Salmon Arm is facing possible charges, and that drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the crash.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Highway 97A north of Enderby, B.C., is closed in both directions due to a two-vehicle collision.
According to RCMP, the accident is approximately in the 6600 block of Highway 97A.
Motorists are advised to detour through Enderby and Grindrod.
For more about driving conditions in the province, go online to drivebc.ca
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