Bus drivers hold moment of silence in tribute to victims of Laval tragedy
Two children were killed and six were injured when a bus crashed into a daycare centre in Laval the morning of Feb. 8. The accused is facing nine charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
The STL said in a statement that its employees wish to express their compassion for the families and all those directly or indirectly affected.Story continues below advertisement “The entire large STL family has been greatly shaken by these events and this minute of silence is a way for our employees to gather and express their solidarity with those who have been affected by this tragedy,” Josée Roy, general manager of the STL, said.
“The event upset Laval bus drivers, in particular, and bus drivers everywhere in general. To see his work tool cause such a tragedy is astounding,” CUPE union representative Dominic Aubry said in a statement.Due to the police investigation, the STL and the union are not providing any further details.
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