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Fatal crash closes Highway 97 near Quesnel

Reports from the scene indicate one person was killed in an accident involving a bus, a tractor and a car

A fatal multi-vehicle accident involving a Greyhound bus has shut down Highway 97 near Quesnel, B.C.

Reports from the scene say one person was killed in the accident involving a bus, a tractor and a car.

BC Emergency Health Services have only confirmed that paramedics transported eight people to hospital, one via air and seven via ambulance.

DriveBC says Highway 97 has been closed in both directions three kilometres south of Kersley for several hours. There is currently no estimated time of reopening or available detour.

More to come.

Penticton Western News