At least 15 people were killed in a tragic accident on Thursday in Manitoba, Canada, when a bus carrying elderly passengers collided with a truck near Carberry, 170 km west of Winnipeg. The passengers were headed to a casino.
Deputy Police Officer Rob Hill confirmed the death toll and said 10 others are hospitalized. Both drivers survived, but the cause of the crash has not been disclosed. Photos from the scene showed destroyed wheelchair seats and walking frames.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson offered condolences to the victims’ families and those injured.
