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By Pete McIntyre

RCMP

Update: Highway reopens after ‘serious incident’

Mar 27, 2024 | 8:30 PM

UPDATE: 8:30 p.m.

RCMP say an incident contained to an address in the 100-block of Adams Road in Kelowna has ended.

Police say there is no concern for public safety and Highway 97 is reopened in both directions.

“This was a serious incident and in order to ensure everyone’s safety, it was necessary to shut down the highway and evacuate the surrounding areas until it ended,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier, Media Relations Unit, said.

“From the onset, this investigation required many resources including, but not limited to general duty, investigative services, police dog services, the SED emergency response team and the Kelowna Fire Department. Because this incident also included a structure fire in the location of interest, it will take some time before our officers can safely go in and continue the investigation.”

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Gauthier said what happened will come out “in due course.”

“In the meantime, thank you not only to all of our officers and the KFD for their hard work, but the public for understanding and the media for quickly sharing our directions.”

UPDATE: 7:25 p.m.

Drive BC says Highway 97 has been reopened in both directions between Sexsmith Road and Edwards Road in Kelowna.

RCMP have not issued an update on the incident they were responding to on Adams Road.

Original story
3:40 p.m.

Part of Highway 97 north of Kelowna has been shut down due to a police incident.

RCMP say the unfolding incident features a heavy police presence in the 100 block of Adams Road.

“Police are asking the public to remain out of the area until the matter is resolved or told otherwise,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier said.

Highway 97 is closed between Sexsmith Road and Edwards Road and traffic is being redirected to remain out of the area of the incident.