Hiker dies in rock slide in Alberta's Banff National Park

A hiker has died and three others were injured in a rock slide in Alberta's Banff National Park. The accident occurred near Bow Glacier Falls at around 1 p.m. Thursday, according to Parks Canada.

Police issued an evening update saying that there were other hikers present, of whom four were victims and the search for the others is ongoing.

Banff and Jasper National Park security teams were on the scene at around 1:30 p.m. A STARS air ambulance was dispatched from Calgary and Edmonton. At around 9 p.m., it was reported that one person had died.

Highway 93N near the park was closed for a long time. People have been urged to stay away from the area. Premier Daniel Smith has expressed his condolences over the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.