Despite the force of the impact, both the bus driver and the truck driver survived and have been taken into custody for questioning as investigators work to determine fault and the sequence of events that led to the collision.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his condolences, saying, “My thoughts are with the injured and with the families who have lost loved ones in this tragic accident,” while Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson also issued a statement expressing deep sympathy and pledging provincial support for those affected.
Local authorities have closed the intersection pending a full forensic examination, and trauma counselors have arrived to assist survivors and witnesses. As the community grapples with this sudden loss, family members await word on loved ones still in hospital, and local officials urge anyone with information—especially drivers who passed through the area before first responders arrived—to contact the RCMP.
In the coming days, officials will release more details on the victims and the progress of the investigation. For now, Carberry and the surrounding region remain united in grief, offering prayers, vigils, and practical aid to help survivors and families begin the long process of healing.