In Manitoba, Canada, a bus carrying elderly passengers collided with a truck, killing at least 15 people. The incident took place on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, west of Winnipeg. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), ten persons, including both drivers, were sent to the hospital with serious injuries.
Eyewitness John Proven described the sight as a “huge accident” with a burning automobile and a semi-truck nearby with its front end seriously damaged. The tragic accident occurred while the bus was taking elders from Dauphin to the Sand Hills Casino in Carberry. Emergency services, including an air ambulance and 12 additional ambulances, were despatched swiftly.
Authorities are still investigating why the bus entered the truck’s lane, despite CCTV indicating that the truck had the right of way. RCMP Superintendent Rob Lasson highlighted that no responsibility has been attributed at this time because the inquiry is ongoing.
This disaster has been compared to the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan, which killed 16 people. Given the similarities between the two occurrences, Manitoba officials have asked for assistance from individuals involved in the Humboldt inquiry.
We are devastated to learn of the tragic news coming from Carberry, Manitoba.
— Humboldt Broncos (@HumboldtBroncos) June 15, 2023
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William Doherty, CEO of the transportation company involved, expressed sincere regret and pledged full cooperation with the investigation. He also stated to CTV News that “the thoughts of the entire Day & Ross team are with those who have lost loved ones in this terrible incident” .
“We are holding out hope that those injured will recover.” Mr. Doherty concluded: “We will fully cooperate with the investigation and offer any assistance and support that we can.”
The news from Carberry, Manitoba is incredibly tragic. I’m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones today, and I’m keeping the injured in my thoughts. I cannot imagine the pain those affected are feeling – but Canadians are here for you.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 15, 2023
Prime Minister Trudeau was among those who expressed sympathy. “The news from Carberry, Manitoba, is terribly awful. I’m offering my heartfelt sympathies to those who lost loved ones today, and I’ll keep the injured in my thoughts. I can’t comprehend the suffering people affected are going through, but Canadians are here for you.”
The catastrophe rocked Dauphin, a close-knit community where many of the dead lived. Mayor David Bosiak stated, “Everyone in town knew someone who was on that bus.”
“There’s a collective feeling of shock…it’s just a terrible tragedy for our little community.”
“It’s a kick in the teeth, a punch in the gut.”
We are deeply sorry for the unfortunate occurrence and the loss of life.
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