UPDATE: 3 p.m.

The West Kelowna RCMP has reopened Highway 97 southbound at Elk Road following a serious collision involving a pedestrian.

Police are not adding further comment on the matter.

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Traffic is backing up on Highway 97 southbound in West Kelowna as people try to leave for the long weekend.

Around 10:50 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 97 and Elk Road.

The West Kelowna RCMP and emergency services are on scene in what the RCMP are calling a Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥˜serious collisionÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™.

📡 Reports of a vehicle incident in south of Elk Rd. Crews are en route. Assessment in progress.

Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥” DriveBC (@DriveBC)

Travellers are to expect delays in the area for the majority of the day. Traffic is currently backed up southbound almost to Daimler Drive.

More to come.

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jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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