According to RCMP Manitoba Commanding Officer Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill, at least 15 people were killed and another 10 were seriously injured in a collision between a semi-trailer truck and a bus carrying senior citizens on Thursday (local time) near the town of Carberry in Canadas Manitoba.At a press conference, Hill stated that the bus that collided with the semi-trailer vehicle was carrying 25 individuals, most of them were seniors. The bus left the city of Dauphin in western Manitoba. He also added that ten injured people have been taken to a hospital. He also anticipates that casualties could change in the future. “Unfortunately, this is a day that will be remembered in Manitoba and across Canada as one of tragedy and incredible sadness,” Hill said.Hill said that many residents of the Dauphin area are anxiously awaiting information regarding their loved ones. To everyone who was waiting, he remarked, “I cant even begin to understand how painful it must be to not know whether the one you love the most will be returning home tonight. I apologise that we were unable to provide you with the information you required more quickly.”According to sources, the preliminary investigation shows that the bus carrying the elders was travelling south on Highway 5 when it was struck by the truck as it crossed the Trans-Canada Highways eastbound lanes.Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has expressed sympathy to individuals who lost loved ones in the accident. Taking to his official Twitter handle, he stated, “The news from Carberry, Manitoba is incredibly tragic. Im sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones today, and Im keeping the injured in my thoughts. I cannot imagine the pain those affected are feeling – but Canadians are here for you.”The news from Carberry, Manitoba is incredibly tragic. Im sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones today, and Im keeping the injured in my thoughts. I cannot imagine the pain those affected are feeling – but Canadians are here for you.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 15, 2023
