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RCMP block highway in North Okanagan due to man in ‘medical distress’

A travel advisory is in effect for Coldstream between Aberdeen and Kalamalka roads because of a police incident. Global News

RCMP closed a section of Highway 6 between Aberdeen and Kalamalka roads near Vernon, B.C., on Thursday morning due to an ongoing police investigation.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say officers responded to a man reported to be in medical distress along the 9000 block of Kalamalka Rd. in Coldstream early Thursday morning.

“Kalamalka Rd., in the area of Howe Drive, is closed to all members of the public, and commuters will need to use an alternate route,” said Const. Chris Terleski.

Click to play video: 'Truck destroyed by flames near Highway 97 south of Vernon'
Truck destroyed by flames near Highway 97 south of Vernon

“This closure is expected to last several hours while police conduct their investigation.”

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RCMP say there is no risk to the public and no further details are available.

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