The death toll is feared to rise after a semi-trailer collided with a bus predominantly carrying elderly passengers in Canada.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police revealed the bus had been crossing an eastbound lane at an intersection between two highways when it was struck by the truck at Manitoba in Carberry about 11.40am on Thursday .
“Sadly this is a day in Manitoba and across Canada that will be remembered as one of tragedy and incredible sadness,” he said.“Above all, I want to express my deepest condolences on behalf of the to every family member who is grieving today. He confirmed both drivers were alive and being treated in hospital, stating that determining who had a right of way was a"critical point" of their inquiries.
A major emergency service response was initiated as all Manitoba police resources were deployed to the scene and highway closures were put in place. Forensic identifiers, collision reconstructionists and major crime services are on scene piecing together the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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