UPDATE: 6:00 p.m.
Highway 97 near Vaseux Lake is now open.
DriveBC is still cautioning motorists of delays in the area.
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UPDATE: 4:41 p.m.
DriveBC is warning of major delays on Highway 97 near Vaseux Lake, following an afternoon collison.
A detour is in effect via Highway 3A from Kaleden to Keremeos.
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Highway 97 is closed near Vaseux Lake following a serious collision.
Emergency crews are en route to the area.
The incident was reported just before 4 p.m.
Motorists should be cautioned that traffic will be congested along Highway 97 near Oliver.
DriveBC states an assessment is in progress.
#BCHwy97 - Reports of a major vehicle incident at #VaseuxLake, crews en route, expect delays and congestion in the area. Assessment in progress. #OliverBC
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) October 24, 2019