Canada Accident: A semi-trailer truck and a bus full of elderly people collided on Thursday (June 15) in Canada’s Manitoba province. At least 15 people were killed and 10 others were injured in this fierce collision. Canadian police said on Twitter that a Royal Canadian Mounted Police unit had arrived at the scene of the accident near the town of Carberry.
Confirming the accident to reporters, RCMP Manitoba officer Rob Hill said a bus carrying about 25 people collided with a semi at the intersection of Highway One and Highway Five. Most of the people in the minibus were elderly.
fire in mini bus
RCMP Manitoba officer Rob Hill said the accident happened on the Trans-Canada Highway north of the city of Carberry. 15 people have died in the accident, while 10 people have been seriously injured. After the accident, people have been admitted to different hospitals around the area.
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
All the hospitals have been put on alert. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, after the accident near the highway, the minibus fell into a ditch and caught fire.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed grief
According to Nirmesh Vadera, who works in a hotel near the accident site, several emergency vehicles and two helicopters were present at the accident site. Vadera told AFP by telephone that it was “really surprising” to see the accident, as he had never seen a car catch fire like this.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condoled the accident on his official Twitter, saying the news from Carberry, Manitoba was incredibly sad. I can’t imagine the pain you are feeling, but the whole country is with you.
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