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Major rockfall closes section of Zion National Park

Utah.News Updated Oct 1, 2:42 PM 1 source cited Details

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Key takeaways

  • A major rockfall forced the closure of a section of Zion National Park on Wednesday afternoon.
  • The closure impacts state Route 9 where it runs through the park.
  • Park officials reported no injuries resulting from the rockfall.
  • The area is expected to remain closed until further notice.

A section of Zion National Park was closed Wednesday afternoon due to a major rockfall, according to park officials in a report published October 1.

The Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau stated that the rockfall occurred on the portion of state Route 9 that travels through the park. Officials did not report any injuries in connection with the event. The affected area will remain closed until further notice.