UPDATE: Highway reopens after multi-vehicle crash
UPDATE 10:45 a.m.
DriveBC says Highway 33 is now open in both directions between Forks Road and Philpott Road following a multi-vehicle incident Saturday morning east of Kelowna.
Motorists should watch for crews as clean-up efforts continue in the area.
UPDATE 10 a.m.
DriveBC said Highway 33 east of Kelowna was still closed as of 10 a.m. Saturday due to a multi-vehicle crash between Three Forks and Philpott Roads.
Check DriveBC for updates.
REMINDER – #BCHwy33 remains closed in both directions between Forks Rd nd Philpott Rd, west of #Kelowna, due to a vehicle incident. No detour is available. Next update at approximately 10:30 am.
More info:https://t.co/YTHzpxAkIR pic.twitter.com/t0koT75vWj
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) February 10, 2024
Original story
RCMP have closed Highway 33 east of Kelowna as they investigate a motor vehicle incident involving multiple vehicles.
Police were called to the scene around 1 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, between Peregrine Road and Philpot Road in Kelowna.
“Due to the severity of this collision and the ongoing investigation, the RCMP are advising that Highway 33 has been closed in both directions until this part of the investigation has been concluded,” Const. Mike Della Paolera said at 6:40 a.m.
“If you must travel between Kelowna and the community of Rock Creek, please use highway 97 and travel through Osoyoos, until further notice,” the constable added.
For this and all other BC highway updates, check with www.drivebc.ca