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

The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened to traffic after a multi-vehicle crash claimed the lives of two people, near Sorrento, about 105 kilometres northeast of Kamloops.

5 people were taken to hospital and an investigation into the crash, near Sorrento, is underway

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A scene of multiple vehicle crash at a highway with paramedics and an ambulance responding.
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)

Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle collision near Sorrento, B.C, about 65 kilometres northeast of Kamloops, according to the RCMP.

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

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

Multiple cars crushed after a collision in a B.C. highway
The fatal collision had closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway between Little River Road and Lindburg Road, but it has since reopened to traffic. (Shane McKicahan)

"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. 

Ambulances and paramedics at a scene of crash in a highway
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. PT on Saturday.

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