Update 8:25 AM
The North District RCMP has confirmed one person has died following a motor vehicle incident along Highway 97, south of Hixon.
Police are on scene near Meadow Creek Road near Dunkley Lumber as the crash occurred early this morning (Thursday) just after midnight.
The investigation is ongoing.
Drive BC reported that Highway 97 in that area was closed for a few hours, but has since re-opened.
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— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 24, 2025
Original Story 8:10 AM
There was a major vehicle incident this morning (Thursday) around 1:30 a few kilometres south of Hixon.
According to a person on the scene, it appears to have happened by Dunkley Lumber and involved a motorcycle.
Drive BC reported that Highway 97 in that area was closed for a few hours, however, unconfirmed reports suggest the highway has since re-opened.
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