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GALLERY: Dozens of emergency vehicles respond to large tent collapse at Westlock Meditation Centre

STARS ambulance has been dispatched to the scene

Dozens of emergency vehicles from across the region are responding to a call at the Westlock Meditation Centre after a large tent collapsed. 

STARS air ambulance has also been dispatched to the scene.

The meditation centre, which is located about 20 kilometres south of Westlock, was starting an 11 day meditation retreat, which was slated to run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11. 

The RCMP are closing the road near the Meditation Centre on Township Road 580 and Range Road 270. 

Emergency responders from across the region, including Pickardville, Westlock, Busby and St. Albert are on the scene assisting. 

More to come. 

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