KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK – A serious vehicle accident in Kootenay National Park north of Radium, B.C., has forced the closure of Highway 93 South through the park.
Banff RCMP has been called to help Columbia Valley RCMP deal with a “serious motor vehicle collision" on the two-lane stretch of the highway between Dolly Varden and Settlers Road.
Vehicles are being stopped at the Trans-Canada Highway near Castle Mountain.
“At this time, traffic is not permitted to exit off Highway 1 onto Highway 93, due to a collision north of Radium,” said Gina Slaney, public information officer for Alberta RCMP.
According to social media reports, ambulance and police raced out of Invermere about one hour ago.
Drive BC says expect delays and they will provide another update around 5 p.m..
The Outlook will update the story when information becomes available.
