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Rear-end collision stalls traffic

A two vehicle crash closes the southbound right-lane of Highway 97 in West Kelowna.
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Dave Oglive

A rear-end collision stalled traffic on Highway 97 in West Kelowna, Tuesday afternoon.

According to witnesses the crash happened just before 3:20 p.m. when a car hit the backend of an SUV while traveling southbound on the Highway 97 at Powers Creek.

The right lane was closed to traffic while emergency crews remained on scene.

BC Ambulance did attend and witnesses say at least one person was reported to be injured.

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About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.
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