A tour bus rollover near Mile 173 of the Parks Highway has resulted in at least one fatality. Alaska State Troopers say the report of the rollover came in just after 8:00 am on Friday. The bus belongs to Princess Tours, and trooper spokeswoman Megan peters says that three people were on board, including the driver. EMS and troopers responded to the scene from Cantwell, Trapper Creek, and Talkeetna. Troopers say that the driver initially reported that both passengers had suffered “significant injuries.” Just before 9:30, one of the passengers was declared deceased. The Parks Highway remains open as troopers investigate the cause of the crash. The identities of those on board the bus have not been released.
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