Key takeaways:
- 15 fatalities and 10 injuries occurred in a bus-truck collision in rural Manitoba, Canada
- Images of the aftermath showed a large van or bus in a ditch near a transport truck with a smashed engine
- The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking anyone with information to contact them
On Thursday, a tragic accident occurred in a rural part of Manitoba, Canada, when a bus carrying 25 seniors to a casino collided with a semi-trailer truck at an intersection. The collision resulted in 15 fatalities and 10 injuries, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
TV broadcasters aired images of the aftermath of the accident, which showed a large van or bus in a ditch near a transport truck with a smashed engine. The pavement was littered with debris, including broken glass and a large bumper.
Rob Hill, Commanding Officer of the Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police, said that all available resources were being deployed to the scene. Ten of the injured were taken to hospitals for treatment.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to contact them.
This accident is a tragedy for the families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
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