A big fire broke out on site!, At least 15 people die in a serious car accident in Canada | Capri Town | Car accident
On the 15th local time, a semi-trailer truck collided with a bus carrying numerous elderly passengers near the town of Capri in the southwestern province of Manitoba, causing at least 15 deaths.
According to Agence France Presse, Canadian police reported that they are responding to a "collision accident that caused large-scale casualties" near the town of Capri, with emergency personnel and Royal Canadian Mounted Police present at the scene.
Manitoba police officer Rob Hill stated that a bus carrying approximately 25 people collided with a semi-trailer truck at an intersection, with at least 15 confirmed deaths and approximately 10 others taken to the hospital. Hill added that the majority of passengers on the bus are elderly.
Reuters quoted local police as saying that the drivers of the two cars survived. The police refused to disclose who may be responsible for the accident.
Agence France Presse quoted Canadian media as saying that several waterproof sheets were laid on the ground at the accident site, seemingly to cover up some of the victims. Witnesses also described seeing a car burned down.
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A staff member at a restaurant near the scene of the accident, Neil Meshwadra, said, "The severity of the fire looks really surreal, because I have never seen any vehicles fire to this extent." Vadra also said that a large amount of smoke can be seen near the scene, and dozens of emergency rescue workers are working.
Manitoba Governor Heather Stevenson expressed condolences for the accident and stated that the provincial council building has lowered its flag to half mast to pay tribute to the victims.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau expressed condolences on social media for this "incredible" tragedy. "I offer my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones today. I feel heartbroken when I hear about the tragic accident that occurred near the town of Capri."