Traffic is reduced to single lane on Highway 97 between Vernon and Falkland as emergency crews work to remove a semi from the ditch.
According to a commuter, the vehicle appears to have gone into the ditch while heading towards Vernon near Irish Creek Road. The cause of the accident is not yet known.
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Minor injuries were sustained by at least one person involved, RCMP Const. Kelly Brett said.
There is currently no estimated time for the road to be open in both directions.
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