(UPDATE, 2 p.m.) The Great Falls Police Department reported that the crash scene near North Middle School has been cleared and traffic can move through the area.
The police will not release any further details regarding the incident. The names of those involved have not yet been released.
The GFPD said the Montana Highway Patrol had assisted them during the incident.
We will update you with any new information.
(1st Report, 7:56 a.m.) Great Falls Police officials say they are responding to a traffic accident near North Middle School this morning.
A sergeant says 8th St. NE from Smelter Ave. to 25th Ave. N along with the east entrance of Walmart along Smelter Ave. will be likely closed to the public through the morning.
An update from the GFPD Facebook page says there was at least one fatality.
He urges the public to use alternate routes to the north in the area, including 36th Ave. NE to 8th St. NE.
We have a reporter on scene and will continue to update you as we learn more.
