At least 15 individuals lost their lives in a horrific accident
on Thursday in Manitoba, Canada.
A bus carrying elderly passengers collided with a
truck at an intersection near Carberry, 170 kilometers
west of Winnipeg.
The bus passengers were en route to a casino in Carberry.
Deputy Police Officer Rob Hill, commander of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba, confirmed that “at least
15 individuals were pronounced dead as a result of the collision.”
Ten other individuals are receiving medical care at the hospital.
Both drivers survived, but the police have not disclosed who was
responsible for the accident.
Images from the scene showed wheelchair seats and walking frames
destroyed near the tarpaulins covering the bodies.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended his condolences, stating
his thoughts are with the injured and the families of those who
lost loved ones. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson also expressed her sympathy.
