Multi-vehicle crash ties up busy Penticton thoroughfare

Mutli-vehicle accident on Eckhardt Avenue Monday. (Brennan Phillips Western News)

Fire and ambulance are on scene and traffic redirected on Eckhart Avenue

A multi-vehicle accident has tied up traffic on Eckhardt Avenue, right near the Ramada Inn on Monday afternoon.

Just before noon, at least two vehicles were involved, one appearing to be on the sidewalk and into a power pole.

Fire and ambulance are both on scene. Traffic being redirected around the area where the accident occurred.

Both east and westbound lanes are impacted.

More to come.

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