Update: 4:18 p.m.
Highway 97C is now opening following a multiple vehicle collision that closed the highway to eastbound traffic near Pennask Summit.
The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. and unconfirmed reports suggest that nine or more vehicles were involved in the incident.
Update: 3 p.m.
A medical helicopter is en route to the scene of a multiple vehicle collision that closed a section of Highway 97C eastbound traffic near Pennask Summit.
Emergency personnel are on scene and preliminary reports suggest one person is injured.
More to come.
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The Okanagan Connector, Highway 97C, is closed to eastbound traffic following a multipe vehicle accient near Pennask Summit.
DriveBC says the highway is closed four kilometres west of the summit in a release issued at 2:16 p.m.
There is currently no estimated time for reopening as the incident assessment is in progress.
No detours are available. Traffic is urged to consider using an alternate route.
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