The bus was headed south on Highway 5 toward a casino near the town of Carberry, while the semitrailer was headed east on Highway 1, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Rob Lasson said in a news conference.
First responders are pictured following the deadly road accident near Carberry, Canada, on Thursday.
The injured being treated included the drivers of the semitrailer and the bus, Lasson said.
Twelve ambulances responded to the collision scene, as well as an air ambulance, said Jennifer Cumpsty, executive director of Acute Health Services.
“The news from Carberry, Manitoba is incredibly tragic.
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Rob Lasson, ” Lasson, Nirmesh Vadera, Lasson, Jennifer Cumpsty, ”, Rob Hill, Justin Trudeau, ” Trudeau, William Doherty, Ross
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Locations:
Canada’s Manitoba, Carberry, Winnipeg, Canada, AFP, Dauphin, Carberry , Manitoba