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Crash on Harvey Ave. in Kelowna snarls monring commute, Tuesday. (Image Credit: Vernon Matters Staff)
By Vernon Matters Staff
Slow Commute

Morning crash causes lengthy delays on Highway 97 in Kelowna

Oct 20, 2026 | 12:10 PM

A two-vehicle crash snarled morning traffic on Highway 97 in Kelowna on Tuesday, with motorists facing hours of delays near Spall Road.

The collision happened shortly before 9 a.m. and involved a white sedan and a grey pickup truck. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

Emergency crews responded to the scene.

Traffic was reduced to a single southbound lane during the cleanup, while eastbound traffic at Spall Road was shut down completely.

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