2 dead in multi-vehicle collision northeast of Kamloops: RCMP

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Two people have been pronounced dead at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 1, near Sorrento, B.C., about 105 kilometres northeast of Kamloops. (Shane McKicahan - image credit)
Two people have been pronounced dead at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 1, near Sorrento, B.C., about 105 kilometres northeast of Kamloops. (Shane McKicahan - image credit)

Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle collision near Sorrento, B.C, about 105 kilometres northeast of Kamloops, according to the RCMP.

The crash, on Highway 1 near Little River Road, occurred Saturday around 8 a.m., Mounties said.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and will release more information as it becomes available, RCMP media relations Cpl. Madonna Saunderson told CBC News.

The fatal collision has closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway between Little River Rd and Lindburg Rd. DriveBC is urging travellers to expect delays and take alternative routes via Highway 97, 97A and 97B.
The fatal collision has closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway between Little River Rd and Lindburg Rd. DriveBC is urging travellers to expect delays and take alternative routes via Highway 97, 97A and 97B.

The fatal collision has closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway between Little River Rd and Lindburg Rd. DriveBC is urging travellers to expect delays and take alternative routes via Highway 97, 97A and 97B. (Shane McKicahan)

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"Details are limited and I have nothing further at this time," Saunderson said.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said three ambulances were sent to the scene and paramedics cared for and transported five patients to hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

Emergency personnel on scene of the multiple vehicle crash at Highway 1 near Little River Road. B.C. Emergency Services say three ground ambulances were dispatched to the location. Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment and transported five patients to hospital.
Emergency personnel on scene of the multiple vehicle crash at Highway 1 near Little River Road. B.C. Emergency Services say three ground ambulances were dispatched to the location. Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment and transported five patients to hospital.

Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment and transported five patients to hospital. (Shane McKicahan)

The Trans-Canada Highway was closed in both directions between Little River Road and Lindburg Road for over 12 hours, reopening to traffic at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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