‘My heart is broken’: What we know about Manitoba Highway 1 …
At least 15 people are dead and a further 10 have been brought to hospital with injuries following a deadly collision on Highway 1 in Manitoba Thursday morning, said Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP Rob Hill during a press briefing.
"Sadly this is a day in Manitoba and across Canada that will be remembered as one of tragedy and incredible sadness," said Hill.
As this is a developing situation, RCMP say the number of casualties or injured may fluctuate as investigations are underway. The accident is said to be the worst in Manitoba's history, and officials are still exploring any potential criminal activity or wrongdoing that led to the accident.
All available Manitoba RCMP resources are deployed to a mass casualty collision on #MBHwy1 near #MBHwy5. #rcmpmb units from across western MB, incl RCMP Major Crime Services, are on scene to assist along with other first responders. pic.twitter.com/APJdIMSDnP[1][2][3][4]
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) June 15, 2023[5]
What happened
According to police, a bus carrying 25 people — most from the Dauphin area— collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 5.
A majority of the individuals aboard the bus were senior citizens.
"At least 15 people have been confirmed deceased as a result of this collision," said Hill. "10 people were transported to hospital with various injuries."
The response to the crash included 14 critical care medical crew, the STARS Winnipeg and STARS Regina air ambulance services, as well as several aircraft with medical teams being flown in.
BREAKING: Emergency crews and multiple air ambulances are responding to a serious crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Manitoba, according to the Manitoba RCMP.
According to CTV News, at least 15 people were killed in the crash.
According to the RCMP, the crash… pic.twitter.com/42gpFWFqxD[6]
— EvoCentral (@evocentralnews) June 15, 2023[7]
Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre has also declared a Code Orange, warning staff of an external influx of patients due to a disaster situation.
Health Sciences Centre has gone into a code orange in response to a serious crash involving a semi and a van near Carberry. STARS was dispatched and one of its helicopters is currently parked on the heliport at HSC. pic.twitter.com/lSUenzRHFf[8]
— Josh Crabb (@JoshRCrabb) June 15, 2023[9]
"We will continue to work non-stop to bring you further information about your loved ones," said Hill.
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Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson was quick to offer her condolences to families of the victims in a brief Twitter statement.
My heart breaks hearing the news of the tragic accident near Carberry. My most sincere condolences go out to all those involved.
— Heather Stefanson (@HStefansonMB) June 15, 2023[10]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement reading "I’m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones today, and I’m keeping the injured in my thoughts."
The news from Carberry, Manitoba is incredibly tragic. I’m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones today, and I’m 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[11]
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre also issued a statement over Twitter saying that "my heart is broken to hear of the victims in the horrific crash near Carberry, Manitoba earlier today."
My heart is broken to hear of the victims in the horrific crash near Carberry, Manitoba earlier today.
Thank you to the police, firefighters and ambulances on the scene helping people at this tragic time.
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) June 15, 2023[12]
Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris Larry Maguire urged Canadians to come together "in love and support for everyone impacted."
I am beyond saddened to hear of the tragic collision near Carberry.
My thoughts go out to those mourning the loss of their loved ones & to the emergency responders on the scene.
As we always do, let's pull together in love and support for everyone impacted.
— Larry Maguire (@LarryMaguireMP) June 15, 2023[13]
"Thank you to the first responders for their swift response and assistance during this unthinkable time," reads a Twitter post from Francesco Sorbara, MP for Vaughan-Woodbridge.
My prayers to the victims and condolences to their families of the tragic accident near Carberry, Manitoba. God’s prayers and strength to the impacted families.
Thank you to the first responders for their swift response and assistance during this unthinkable time.
— Francesco Sorbara (@fsorbara) June 15, 2023[14]
Many social media users are responding in horror to the images that are being shared from the scene.
Oh no, just hearing about the dreadful tragedy near Carberry. Horrible-so much loss, so much trauma. Thinking of all involved, including the victims, survivors, those who first stopped to help, first responders, family, service providers. Tragedy and loss that's hard to process.
— Oly Backstrom (@OlyBackstrom) June 15, 2023[15]
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