Fifteen people die during a visit to a Canadian casino.
A regular visit to a casino in Canada turned disastrous for a bunch of elderly folks on Thursday. A terrible road accident involving a truck and a bus brought about a significant loss of lives.
This unfortunate incident occurred in Carberry, a small city situated approximately 170 kilometers west of Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba. Initial reports suggest that the collision claimed 15 lives and injured another 10.
The local authorities are currently looking into the events that unfolded, and at present, it remains unclear what triggered the collision. Moreover, the identities of those who perished due to the accident weren't disclosed to the media.
A Devastating Surprise
Carberry is a remote area of Manitoba, with only around 1,738 residents. As a result, its road network isn't as up-to-date as in more sophisticated locations.
Rob Hill, an assistant commissioner from Manitoba's division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), announced that 25 people were on the bus. He confirmed that all available resources were being utilized to manage this tragedy. The 10 senior citizens who sustained injuries were transferred to local hospitals, reported the Associated Press.
The incident took place on the Trans-Canada highway, which links the eastern part of the country to the Pacific coast. If the bus was en route to a casino in Carberry, the most probable destination would probably be the Sand Hills Casino, the only one in the area.
Television reporters from local stations arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, broadcasting footage of the wreckage. In one of these broadcasts, a burning bus was seen lying in a ditch, and its flames were still visible during the transmission. In another shot, the truck's engine compartment was ripped open, and its motor was lying separately on the road.
The Associated Press published images of seven blue or yellow tarps in different locations along the road, likely enveloping bodies. According to RCMP Superintendent Rob Lasson, both vehicle drivers survived and were receiving treatment at a hospital.
Probe in Progress
Lasson shared some details about the accident, although a definitive answer is pending the investigation. He mentioned that the bus was driving on the southern part of the highway and was approaching an intersection. As it crossed, the truck, which seemed to be heading east, struck the bus.
At 11:40am on Thursday, the RCMP responded to a massive casualty involving a semi-trailer and a bus. At this point, there are 15 fatalities and 10 individuals taken to hospital with different types of injuries. Major Crime Services are currently investigating and on site.
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) June 15, 2023
It's still uncertain which of the two vehicles had the right of way, although this information will be determined during the investigation. The findings will not bring any comfort to the families of the victims, but will highlight who is responsible. Based on analogous incidents in the past, one of the two drivers might face legal consequences.
In April 2018, a semi and bus collided on a rural road in Saskatchewan, Canada. The bus was transporting members of the Humboldt Broncos, a minor ice hockey team, and the accident led to the deaths of 16 players and team members.
Three months later, the driver of the semi, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, was charged in the accident as police concluded that he neglected to stop at a junction. He received a sentence of eight years in jail.
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Source: www.casino.org
