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3 people injured in U-Haul bus collision on KLO Rd.

Collision under investigation

Kelowna RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision on KLO Rd. that left three people injured.

The incident occurred on Friday, July 31 just before 5:30 p.m. when a BC Transit Bus and a U Haul Ford E350 collided on KLO Rd. near St Amand Rd in Kelowna.

RCMP tell Castanet, "officers attended and determined that the van had been travelling westbound on KLO Road and struck the bus as it was attempting to merge with eastbound traffic."
 
The 34-year-old female driver of the van, and the 42-year-old male driver of the bus received minor injuries as a result of the collision.

BC Emergency Health Services transported a 78-year-old Kelowna man, and sole passenger of the bus, to the Kelowna General Hospital with serious injuries.

The collision remains under investigation and the Kelowna RCMP Traffic Section is looking to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have video of it.

If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police you are urged to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.



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