UPDATE 3/29 7:20 a.m.
The Okanagan Connector reopened just before 2 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 29.
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A vehicle incident is affecting traffic in both directions on the Okanagan Connector, Thursday night.
According to DriveBC, the crash occurred near the Pennask Summit.
📡 Reports of a vehicle incident affecting traffic in both directions near the . Crews are en route. Expect major delays in the area.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC)
Emergency crews are on the way to the scene.
Major delays are expected. Environment Canada forecasted a risk of a thunderstorm for the early evening with the snow level lowering to valley bottom overnight. Highway 97C is anticipated to receive up to 5 cm of snow overnight.
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