Accident on Highway 97 On Ramp Closed Section Briefly

A vehicle veered off a northbound Highway 97 on–ramp in Quesnel this afternoon.

The accident occurred on the North Star Road merge ramp onto Highway 97 just before 1 p.m. on July 18.

Police on the scene said that a single SUV vehicle, with a driver and two children in the back, swerved off the road and hit a light pole beside the Highway.

The driver, a woman, was taken to the hospital via ambulance with suspected minor injuries. The children were taken to the hospital, but are suspected not to have been injured at the scene.

The police and the Fire Department stopped traffic for a short period of time.

Traffic is flowing again now, but slower, with the Fire Department providing traffic control.

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Teryn Midzain
Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism for campus and community radio. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.

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