RCMP are investigating after a rollover of an Ice Explorer all terrain vehicle in the Columbia Icefields of the Athabasca Valley, has killed 3 people.

Police report, there were 27 occupants in the vehicle that was traveling in the remote location. Three adults were confirmed deceased, along with a number of other passengers critically injured.

The injured were transported from the site of the rollover to the triage site by various helicopter companies contracted by Parks Canada. From there, the injured were transported to various area hospitals via STARS air ambulance ground ambulance.

At this time, no names are being released as next of kin notifications are currently underway.

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