The Klondike Road Relay, a popular multi-leg race through the rugged landscapes of Alaska and Canada, faced unexpected disruptions following a crash Saturday on the South Klondike Highway.
a popular multi-leg race through the rugged landscapes of Alaska and Canada, faced unexpected disruptions following a crash Friday on the South Klondike Highway.
The incident, which involved a 25-passenger tour bus, occurred near kilometer 53 and led to the cancellation of the first three legs of the relay. According to a Facebook post from Skagway Fire Department, Engine 4 and Medic 32 were dispatched to the crash at about 2:56 p.m. The bus, which had left the roadway, was situated about 35 minutes south of town in an area with limited cell service and radio communication.
All 25 passengers on the tour bus were accounted for, with further treatment provided by Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Emergency Room staff.Legs 4 through 10 proceeded as planned. Teams were asked not to depart from Skagway or Whitehorse more than two hours before their scheduled start to allow for adequate checkpoint preparation.
The Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Border Patrol maintained extended hours to help with border crossing needs.
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