In addition to the fatalities, ten others were hospitalized with injuries. While both the bus and truck drivers survived the accident, authorities are still investigating the cause and have not determined who was at fault. Heartbreaking images from the scene showed broken wheelchair seats and walking frames scattered near tarpaulins that covered the victims.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences, offering support to the families of those who lost their lives and to those who were injured. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson also shared her heartfelt sympathies with those affected.
This tragedy is one of the deadliest accidents in Canada’s recent history. In 2018, a similar collision in Saskatchewan resulted in the deaths of 16 people. These incidents serve as sobering reminders of the importance of safety and responsibility on the roads to help prevent such disasters in the future.