A Skagway tour bus lost control and overturned on the Canadian side of the Klondike Highway. It happened late afternoon, near the Yukon Suspension Bridge. No other vehicles were involved.
Skagway Police Chief Jerry Reddick says his team’s assistance was not requested by Canadian officials. Borough Manager Brad Ryan went to the site to assist with Starlink communications in the remote area.
Ryan estimated there were 20 passengers.
Reddick says some passengers will need transport by ambulance but there are no medevac flights expected out of Skagway at this time.
Skagway’s fire chief, Emily Rauscher, was unavailable for comment during the extended emergency response.
The incident delayed the start of the Klondike Road Relay by four hours and the first three legs were canceled.
This story will be updated as more details become available.
*An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Fire Chief Rauscher was on-site in Canada. She states she remained in Skagway to facilitate communication and in case of additional emergency calls.