Update: Motor vehicle incident north of Bear Lake sends two people to hospital

Updated story 10:05 AM

Two people have been sent to hospital in stable condition following an early-morning crash on Highway 97 just north of Bear Lake.

According to BC Emergency Health Services, paramedics responded to the call just after 6:30 this morning (Friday).

Multiple ambulance resources along with several paramedics and a supervisor attended the scene and provided emergency care.

The road was closed for a couple hours but has since re-opened to single-lane alternating traffic.

Drive BC says a vehicle recovery is taking place.

Motorists are expected to watch for traffic control as delays are still expected.

Original Story 8:54 AM

Highway 97 is closed in both directions due to an early morning crash, according to Drive BC.

The road is closed at Red Rocky Road north of Bear Lake.

No detour is available, and motorists can expect delays.

We will have more information as it becomes available.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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