Carberry bus crash

On June 15, 2023, a vehicle collision between a handi-transit bus and a semi-truck occurred on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Municipality of North Cypress – Langford near Carberry, Manitoba, Canada, killing 17[1] people and injuring 8 others.

[12] In the aftermath of the crash, the RCMP stated that all available resources in western Manitoba had been deployed, and that its major crime services had taken over the investigation.

[14] Saskatchewan Air Ambulance dispatched two aircraft with doctors onboard from Saskatoon to Brandon to provide support; the planes transported patients onward to Winnipeg.

[22][23] The crash also led to a wider discussion on safety of the numerous at-grade intersections along the Trans-Canada Highway as trucking association and citizens advocated for constructing additional grade separations.

[21] The premier of Manitoba, Heather Stefanson, stated "My heart breaks hearing the news of the tragic accident near Carberry.

"[28] Lieutenant-Governor Anita Neville conveyed her sympathies by offering sincere thoughts and prayers to the friends and family who have been directly affected by the situation[29] Several other politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, and premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe also expressed their condolences.

[9] William Doherty, CEO of Day and Ross, the shipping company to which the truck belonged, promised full cooperation.

[11] During the news conference, Deputy Premier Cliff Cullen stated that crisis support mental health services would be extended to everyone involved in the upcoming days.

[32] A consultant was being hired to investigate whether a roundabout, widening the median, or creating a restricted crossing U-turn would be the best option for the intersection, with the project expected to be completed by fall 2026.

Simplified diagram of the collision