Alberta RCMP say hikers were caught in a rockslide in Banff National Park on Thursday afternoon.
The nature and number of injuries have not been determined, though there has reportedly been at least one fatality.
RCMP provided an update around 4:42 p.m., saying, “The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities.”
According to Parks Canada, it happened near Bow Glacier Falls — about 37 kilometres north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway — in a remote area with limited cell service.
Safety teams from Banff and Jasper national parks responded, and the RCMP was called to the scene around 1:30 p.m., STARS and fire crews have also responded.
Temporary closures were expected on Highway 93N, the Icefields Parkway, near Bow Lake to allow for responders to work.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area.
This is a developing story, more to come.
