2 dead in Hwy 1 crash near Sorrento

Posted July 20, 2024 1:07 pm.

Last Updated July 22, 2024 11:15 am.

Two people died in a multi-vehicle crash east of Kamloops Saturday morning.

Emergency crews responded to reports the collision around 8:20 a.m. on Highway 1 near Little River Road, close to Sorrento, B.C.

Corp. Madonna Saunderson with the B.C. RCMP tells CityNews two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

Mounties say the highways is closed to all traffic as personnel are still on site.

This is a developing story. More to come.

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