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Accident slows traffic

The Penticton Fire Department responded to an accident involving two motorcycles and a car in the city, Saturday afternoon.

The incident took place at 3:48 p.m. in front of 240 Winnipeg Avenue.

Upon arrival the road was blocked in all directions from Nanaimo Avenue to Westminster.

Crews were met with a male patient on the ground and the motorcycles involved in the accident.

The RCMP and BC Ambulance also attended.

A patient was transported to Penticton Regional Hospital and the road was closed for about a half hour.

The accident happened on a day when traffic was congested in the city, due to several different events taking place. 

Castanet will provide more details as they become available.



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