Ottawa: 15 people were killed and 10 injured after a truck collided with a van for elderly, disabled people in the Canadian province.

According to the British news agency, 15 people were killed and 10 people were injured when a truck collided with a van for elderly and disabled people in the area of ​​Kerbury near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police officials said the bus was heading south on Highway 5 towards the town of Carberry, while the semi-trailer was heading east on Highway 1.

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

Police say that 25 people were on board the bus, the road was closed for two-way traffic due to the accident.

On the other hand, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his regret over the incident through a tweet and expressed his condolences to the families, while the Canadian authorities described the accident as the most dangerous accident in the recent history of Canada.

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