Here you can see the USMC F-18 right before it impacted terrain and crashed near Rimrock Lake. It looks like it was smoking prior to the pilot ejecting.
Search & Rescue teams from Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Merritt, Vernon, Penticton, and Grand Forks have joined COSAR in the search for a missing 33-year-old male in Lake Country today.
⛔️CLOSED - #BCHwy1 is closed between #SalmonArm and #Sicamous due to a vehicle incident near #CanoeBC. Crews are en route to assess. There is no estimated time of opening available. Detour via #BCHwy97A and #BCHwy97B.
⛔️CLOSED - #BCHwy1 is closed between #SalmonArm and #Sicamous due to a vehicle incident near #CanoeBC. Crews are en route to assess. There is no estimated time of opening available. Detour via #BCHwy97A and #BCHwy97B.
📡⛔️Reports of a closure on #BCHwy1 between #Sicamous and #SalmonArm due to a vehicle incident. Crews are en route to provide assessment. Expect major delays and watch for traffic control.
👋Consider taking #BCHwy97B and #BCHwy97A to avoid the incident.
It was a busy session in Kamloops with @WardStamer and @HarmanBhanguBC I hope the govt is taking seriously peoples voices on a replacement for the Red Bridge that was lost to fire Sept 2024. Time to get on with rebuilding.
📡⚠️ #BCHwy16 - Reports of the westbound lane being blocked due to a brush fire near Loop Road in the community of #Witset (North of #SmithersBC.) Emergency crews are on scene. Use caution in the area. #YelloweadHwy
UPDATE: Turnout was strong with organizers reporting more than 5000 people have already filled out surveys online and majority of respondents want the bridge replaced as soon as possible.
More details coming on Daybreak Kamloops tomorrow morning on CBC Kamloops (94.1fm)
@TranBC is gathering input today in #Kamloops re: replacing the Red Bridge which someone deliberately burned down in September 2024.
@Tkemlups Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir is encouraging people who want that crossing fully restored to visit the Sandman Centre lounge from 4pm to 7pm.
@Kamscan@mp74718 accident highway 1 eastbound right as you come into Valleyview. Police just arrived. Truck in middle of the road. Traffic backed up to summit drive exit already.
Yesterday we had the pleasure of celebrating the grand opening of Amadeus - North Kamloops' newest residential apartment building.
With a mix of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments starting as low as $1300/mo, this new build is a must see!
Learn more: rentamadeus.com