FLAGSTAFF, Arizona: A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said. The flooding in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the river, happened Saturday afternoon and has left the park service seeking information about 15 people who may be missing or unaccounted for.

Officials say dozens of people have been evacuated from the depths of the Grand Canyon because of heavy rain and flooding.

More than 60 people had been evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park due to flash flooding, but some people are unaccounted for.