1 person dead, several injured after tent collapses at Alberta meditation centre

One person is dead, and several others were injured after a large tent collapsed at a Buddhist monastery northwest of Edmonton on Wednesday.

Just before 5:30 p.m., emergency officials were called to the Westlock Meditation Centre in Busby, Alta.

RCMP from several detachments, along with EMS and fire crews, were involved in the emergency response.

“There were injured people, several with serious injuries, and there were dozens of other individuals with minor cuts and bruises,” Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said Wednesday night.

“This is a very tragic incident. We not only have the one deceased person, we have lots of people with other various injuries. It’s really our heartfelt condolences and we’re hoping that these individuals all recover quickly and are able to cope with the trauma that’s been caused today from this incident.”

Police said that they believe severe weather in the area at the time may have contributed to the collapse, but that they will be looking at all possible angles.

Global News' Erik Bay reports.

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