Traffic flowing again on Hwy 97 after rollover in Peachland

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UPDATE 1 p.m.

RCMP say injuries were minor in a rollover on Highway 97 in Peachland this morning.

Police were called to the crash just north of the Princeton Avenue intersection at about 8:45 a.m.

“Both occupants were able to extract themselves from the vehicle, a red Mazda sedan with minor injuries and were treated at scene by Emergency Health Services,” said Const. Solana Paré.

The female driver, a 21-year-old and female passenger, a 28-year-old both from the Kelowna area told officers they swerved to avoid a hazard on the roadway.

“The vehicle was extensively damaged and the highway was temporarily closed to remove the vehicle from the road. There was minor damage to a power pole and road signs due to the collision,” Paré added

Impairment does not appear to be a factor. The investigation continues.

UPDATE 10:30 a.m.

DriveBC reports the crash is cleared and traffic is once again flowing in both directions.

UPDATE 9:14 a.m.

Highway 97 southbound is now open following a single-vehicle rollover near Peachland. Traffic heading to Penticton is now moving but northbound traffic is being rerouted through Peachland as of 9:10 a.m.

ORIGINAL 8:53 a.m.

Traffic is stopped in both lanes on Highway 97 through Peachland just before the Princeton Avenue intersection.

A red vehicle is on its roof and was on fire in the middle of the highway. Emergency crews just arrived and managed to douse the flames just before 9 a.m.

No word on the extent of any injuries.