Traffic is closed in both directions on Highway 97 due to a transport truck rolling over and losing its load of lumber.
The incident happened just north of Okanagan Falls on Waterman’s Hill.
No injuries occurred as a result of the crash according to Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department chief, Rob Oliver.
Fire crews arrived on scene at approximately 3:15 p.m.
The road will remain closed while crews work to clear the lumber and get the truck upright.
DriveBC said to expect “long delays” in a tweet.
#BCHwy97 is closed at Waterman Hill in #OkanaganFalls due to a vehicle incident. Please use caution and expect long delays.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 19, 2020
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that it was a logging truck that had rolled.
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