A fatal crash on Highway 97A in Enderby Tuesday is under investigation.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection at Canyon Road Sept. 10 around 3:15 p.m. for a collision between a bus and a car.

"Findings from the initial investigation have determined a grey Honda Accord travelling northbound on Highway 97A attempted to make a left hand turn across oncoming traffic and was struck on the rear passenger side by a commercial coach bus travelling southbound on the highway," said Const. Chris Terleski, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media relations officer. "Two of the three occupants of the Honda were transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries.  Sadly, the third occupant did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the scene."

Highway 97 was closed for several hours to allow emergency crews to safely complete their work and for police to conduct their investigation.

A member of the RCMP Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services (ICARS) team attended to conduct a full examination of the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

UPDATE 10 p.m.:

Highway 97A has finally reopened following a lengthy closure near Enderby. 
 

Witnesses report a bus and car collided in front of the Canco gas station.

ORIGINAL 3:39 p.m.:

Highway 97A is closed north of Armstrong near Enderby.

DriveBC reports a vehicle incident between Baptiste and Canyon roads (one kilometre south of Enderby).

The road is closed.

A detour is available for northbound traffic at Stepney Crossing Road while southbound traffic can take Fortune Road.

Check back for updates.