At least 15 people have tragically lost their lives following a crash between a bus carrying elderly passengers and a truck in Manitoba, Canada.
The incident happened near Carberry, west of Winnipeg, on the Trans-Canada Highway.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), 10 people, including both drivers,
Were transported to the hospital with significant injuries.
Eyewitness John Proven described the scene as a “huge accident” with a vehicle in flames and a semi-truck nearby,
Its front end severely damaged.
The bus was carrying seniors from Dauphin to the Sand Hills Casino in Carberry when the tragic accident took place.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance and 12 other ambulances, were quickly dispatched.
Authorities are still determining why the bus entered the truck’s lane,
Though footage showed the truck had the right of way.
RCMP Superintendent Rob Lasson emphasized that no blame has been assigned at this time,
As the investigation is still ongoing.
