Details are still emerging about the recent collision between a bus carrying seniors and a semi-truck in Manitoba. It is now clear that the truck had right of way, however, police have not yet determined cause or potential culpability.
What we know for certain is that this is one of the worst road accidents in recent Canadian history. Sixteen people are dead and nine others remain in hospital. The scale of the incident is shocking, and it will take time for investigators to determine all the factors at play.
The incident has raised questions about the safety of at-grade intersections, where local roads intersect with highways. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has said the province will review the safety of the intersection where the collision occurred. Such reviews are necessary and need to take place across the country.
