A truck collided with a bus near the town of Carberry in Manitoba, Canada. 15 people died while 10 were injured. Senior citizens were traveling on the bus. Canada-based CBC News gave this information by quoting RCMP Manitoba’s Commanding Officer Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill.
The collision between the bus and the truck was so strong that the bus caught fire. After the accident, the bus was burnt to ashes. Rescuers reached the spot.
According to the official, there were 25 people on the bus, mostly senior citizens. The accident happened on the Trans-Canada Highway north of Carberry. The bus was leaving the western Manitoba town of Dauphin.
Rob Hill said 10 injured were taken to hospital. However, he pointed out that the death toll could rise. Hill said, “Sadly, this day will be remembered as one of tragedy and grief in Manitoba and across Canada.”
Hill was holding a press conference after the accident. He said many people in Dauphiné are waiting to return to their families. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to know whether the person you love the most will be home tonight. I’m sorry we can’t give you a definite answer.
Reports say an officer, Rob Lasson, has been dispatched to the scene. Lasson said a preliminary investigation showed the bus carrying the seniors was traveling south on Highway 5 and was crossing the eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway when it collided with the truck.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the accident. “Very sad news coming out of Carberry, Manitoba. My deepest sympathies go out to those who lost loved ones today, but we are all with you,” he said on his official Twitter handle.