Falling rocks struck people on a hiking trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, killing two and injuring three others.

A rockslide in a Canadian national park has claimed the life of one hiker and left three others injured. The hikers were struck by falling rocks on a trail in Banff National Park on Thursday. Emergency services were dispatched to the Canadian Rockies park on Thursday afternoon following reports of multiple fatalities or injuries.

Parks Canada will be waiving entry fees at all national parks, including the popular Banff National Park, from June 20 to September 2 as part of the new Canada Strong Pass initiative. Announced June 16,