UPDATE:
Highway 97 northbound near Oyama is now clear following a truck fire.
Traffic appears to be flowing in both directions.
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Highway 97 is blocked northbound in Oyama due to a truck fire.
It is believed hay bales in the back of the truck caught on fire but its unclear how it happened.
馃摗 - Reports of vehicle fire near Gatzke Road north of blocking the northbound lanes.
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Emergency services on scene, detour in effect. Expect congestion.
Fire crews, emergency services and police are all on scene.
More to come.
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