On June 29, Columbia Valley RCMP along with emergency crews, attended to a report of a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 93, in Kootenay National Park.

Initial investigation determined that a car traveling westbound, crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic.

The driver of an oncoming SUV was unable to avoid colliding with the car, resulting in a head-on collision between both vehicles.

Tragically, the two occupants of the car were pronounced deceased at the scene, reported Cpl. Jeff Witzke, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander.

The three occupants of the SUV were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

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