Bus and semi-truck crash in Manitoba, Canada, casualties reported

A massive bus and truck collision   near Carberry, Manitoba,  left 15 dead and 10 injured  on Thursday. 

Investigations are being carried out by the local police in the area and victims  have not yet been caught or identified. 

Rob Hill, the commanding officer  of the royal Canadian Mounted police division, in a press conference shared, "a bus of 25 people, mostly seniors,  was heading from the Dauphin area  to a casino  when the  tragic accident  involving a semi-truck occurred at the Highway 1 and Highway 5 intersection."

Uncertain about the situation, Rob addressed the families suffering, "to all those waiting, I can't imagine how difficult it is not knowing if the person you love most is making it home tonight."

"A tragedy of this magnitude requires strong partnerships. I want to thank the countless first responders and supporting agencies that quickly attended the collision to do all they could to help those in need."

At the same time, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended sympathies to the fam of the bereaved. 

  "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."

He added, "I cannot imagine the pain those affected are feeling — but Canadians are here for you."

As per reports  gathered both the bus and truck drivers  are alive and well. 

An eyewitness  Nirmesh Vadera   revealed he was at the highway when the accident took place . 

" I was  working at a business along the highway  and saw a truck with a smashed engine  on the highway  and the bus was on fire in the grass  on the side of the road," said Vadera. 

" Responders were trying to get people  out of the burning vehicle," he added.