HIGHWAY HORROR: 'Incredible sadness' as 15 seniors killed after bus collides with semi in Manitoba
“The bus had already crossed the westbound lanes and was crossing the eastbound lanes when it was struck by the semi,” said Lasson.He declined to speculate on the cause or circumstances of the crash, but said the investigation continues and criminal charges are a possibility.
Officials said 12 ambulances responded along with air support to the crash, which occurred in clear weather conditions at about noon at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 5, just north of the town of Carberry. Kim Armstrong, the administrator of the Dauphin Active Living Centre, said the bus departed from the lodge in the morning. An ad on Facebook advertised the day trip as coming with a free meal, a player pass and a return drop-off after suppertime.Advertisement 5The senior community is extremely tight knit in the city of about 8,600, she said.
“We are holding out hope that those injured will recover,” said William Doherty, CEO of Day & Ross. “We will fully co-operate with the investigation and offer any assistance and support that we can.” “It was burning and all the and medical help and everybody was trying to get them away from the fire. They were just trying to give treatment and everything,” he said.
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