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Overnight crash closes highway north of Vernon

DriveBC reports the crash occurred shortly after midnight, highway was closed until 6 a.m.
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A vehicle crash closed Highway 97 north of Vernon from midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. (Google Maps)

An overnight car crash north of Vernon closed Highway 97 for several hours, DriveBC reports.

The crash occurred just after midnight between Pleasant Valley Road and Highland Road - near Swan Lake at the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 97A, according to DriveBC.

AIM Roads reported a detour was available via Highland Road.

Crews cleared the scene and Highway 97 was reopened around 6 a.m.

Details on the incident or any potential injuries are not yet known.

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