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Crash leaves debris strewn along Highway 97 – Kelowna News

Crash delays Hwy 97 southbound

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One of the vehicles involved in a crash at Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road in Lake Country rolled onto its side.

UPDATE 4:20 p.m

The crash has now been fixed and traffic is back up.

Drivers should expect delays until the backlog clears.

ORIGINAL 3:20 p.m

Southbound traffic on Interstate 97 in Lake Country is blocked after a serious crash.

A witness told Castanet News that two vehicles appeared to be involved, including one that was overturned on its side. The collision happened just outside the Voyager RV Center at Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road.

Photos show debris from the crash, including a tire, strewn across the road. A Jeep is on its side, and a pickup truck has a smashed front end.

Kelowna and Lake Country Fire Departments were on scene.

Traffic in the area is difficult.

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Southbound traffic was rerouted following the crash, which happened around 3pm on Monday