Highway 97 collision in Lake Country causes traffic delays

A two-vehicle collision involving two trucks occurred at the intersection of Highway 97 and Pollard Road in Lake Country on Tuesday morning around 6:15 a.m. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage, with one truck ending up on the sidewalk near the old OKGN Market.

Following the high-impact crash, southbound traffic on Highway 97 was initially blocked, and northbound traffic was reduced to a single lane. As of 7:11 a.m., the southbound right lane has reopened, allowing for one lane of travel in each direction.

Emergency responders, including the Lake Country Fire Department, Lake Country RCMP, and Emergency Health Services, remain on the scene to manage debris and investigate the cause of the accident. It is currently unknown if there were any injuries.