At least 15 reported dead in crash involving semi truck, van
A major multiple fatality crash was reported on Thursday in Manitoba, Canada.
The crash occurred on Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) near Carberry, Manitoba.
BREAKING: At least 10 people killed in collision between semi-truck and small bus near Carberry, Canada – CBC pic.twitter.com/ly6SgC1ZMc
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 15, 2023
The Winnepeg Free Press reports that a semi truck and a transit van collided on the Highway.
CTV News reports that at least 15 people have been killed in the crash.
RCMP on scene of a very serious collision on #MBHwy1 at #MBHwy5. Please yield to #rcmpmb & emergency vehicles en route. Highway closures in effect – avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/QMfQSVDeYw
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) June 15, 2023
Manitoba RMCP called the crash “very serious” and are asking drivers to avoid the area.
Highway 1 is closed in both directions and a “Code Orange” emergency has been declared for the mass casualty incident.
This is a developing story.
Emergency crews and multiple air ambulances are responding to what Manitoba RCMP are describing as a very serious crash on Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Man.https://t.co/QLHVk8VoRb
— CTV News Northern Ontario (@CTVNewsNorthern) June 15, 2023