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By Greg Fry
MVI

One person dead following fatal MVI on Highway 97 near Dunkley Lumber

Oct 12, 2023 | 7:24 AM

PRINCE GEORGE —Update: One person is dead following a two vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Highway 97 near Dunkley Lumber.

RCMP say it occurred just before 4 a.m. and involved a semi and another vehicle. No word on the cause but the force of the crash caused both vehicles to catch fire.

The highway is currently closed in both directions but a detour is available via Olson Rd, Quesnel Hixon Road, Plett Road.

Earlier: Motorists beware.

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A motor vehicle incident has closed Highway 97 South near Dunkley Lumber. According to Drive BC, it happened between Cinema Road North and Dunkley Road sometime this morning.

A detour is not available. No word on the cause of the crash or if there were any injuries.

We’ll update this story as soon as we have more information.

by Greg Fry

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