4 dead in highway crash near Keremeos: B.C. RCMP

Four group were killed successful a three-vehicle road collision successful B.C.’s Southern Interior connected Wednesday morning.

According to police, nan clang progressive 2 cars and a tractor-trailer on Highway 3 adjacent Keremeos astir 11:30 a.m., pinch nan road being closed for respective hours.

“Sadly, 4 adults of an extended family, each from nan aforesaid vehicle, were recovered deceased connected scene,” B.C. Highway Patrol said. “The occupants of nan different vehicles were uninjured.”

Police opportunity nan road was closed for astir 8 hours, though a detour was disposable while first responders were astatine nan scene.

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Penticton RCMP Sgt. Jason Bayda called it a unspeakable tragedy.

“Our condolences spell retired to nan family and friends of nan deceased. Our thoughts are besides pinch nan first responders and members of nan nationalist impacted by this incident,” Bayda added.

The collision’s origin is nether investigation.

“During this clip of year, we spot a important summation of postulation incidents connected our roadways,” Highway Patrol said. “Police are reminding everyone to slow down and stay alert to your surroundings.”