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4 people killed in a head-on highway collision southeast of Kamloops

A fifth person was airlfited to hospital in critical condition
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Highway 97 in Monte Creek has been closed in both directions due to a serious collision. A detour is currently being set up. (DriveBC)

Four people are dead and a fifth in hospital after a head-on crash on Highway 97 southeast of Kamloops, Tuesday.

Vernon RCMP say that shortly before 9 a.m., Jan. 16, police received multiple calls about a two-vehicle collision in the 3800 block of Highway 97 near Monte Lake.

Four people, including the drivers of both vehicles, were declared deceased at the scene.

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Bowen Assman

About the Author: Bowen Assman

I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.
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