Multiple accidents reported on snowy Vernon highways

Five centimetres expected to fall today: Environment Canada

  • Feb. 4, 2020 12:00 a.m.
Multiple accidents were reported on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, along major highways in Vernon. (Craig Todd Facebook)

Multiple accidents were reported on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, along major highways in Vernon. (Craig Todd Facebook)

Firefighters are responding to multiple vehicle incidents due to inclement weather.

A dark coloured SUV is facing oncoming traffic at the intersection of Highway 97 and Birnie Road.

Coldstream and Lavington Fire are responding to a single-vehicle incident on Aberdeen Road Highway 6.

A car has been reported in the ditch south of Stickle Road near Hwy. 97.

Five centimetres of snow is expected to fall today, according to Environment Canada, and motorists are reminded to adjust their driving to suit conditions.

Snow is expected to continue throughout the week.

Vernonites are reporting five horses are also on the loose near Highway 97 on Westside Road.

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