Two killed in rock slide at Banff National Park

Two people are dead following a rock slide in Banff National Park, RCMP have confirmed.

The first victim, a 70-year-old woman from Calgary, was found at the scene Thursday.

A second body was recovered this morning, according to a joint statement from RCMP and Parks Canada.

Three other hikers injured in the incident were airlifted to hospital and have since been upgraded to stable condition.

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RCMP are in the process of notifying next of kin.

No further details have been released.