Plane Crash Near Osoyoos

| July 7, 2015 in South Okanagan

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The small plane that crashed near Osoyoos (Photo Credit: Kim Cameron)

Update:

According to witness Skylar Noe-Vack, the area where the crash occurred at Highway 97 and 108th Avenue is heavily secured by RCMP.

The roadway is closed and isn't expected to open until late into the evening. DriveBC reports there is no estimated time for reopening. 

A detour has been set up for motorists in the area. 

Photo Credit: DriveBC

Update:

A woman on the scene recounts what she witnessed during the plane crash here.

Original Story:

RCMP confirms a plane has crashed just north of Osoyoos on Highway 97. Traffic is said to be at a standstill in both directions.

Details are still coming in and we’ll have more information as soon as it becomes available. 


The small plane crash near Osoyoos (Photo Credit: Kim Cameron)

According to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB), they have yet to receive a report from the Osoyoos RCMP regarding the incident and are waiting for information from the detachment.

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