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Highway 39 South of Mackenzie Closed Due to Bus Crash, Injuries Reported
Police say multiple injuries were reported, and an air ambulance and collision analysts were called to the scene.
On Nov. 4, a bus left Highway 39 south of Mackenzie, resulting in multiple serious injuries and prompting a highway closure, Mackenzie RCMP confirmed.
Emergency Health Services, fire crews, and Mackenzie RCMP responded to the scene, with authorities requesting multiple ground ambulances and an air ambulance to assist the injured.
RCMP collision analysts have been called to investigate the crash. Police stated that limited information remains available at this early stage of the investigation.
Brett Urano asked the public to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel space to respond. Drivers should expect significant delays and check DriveBC before traveling.
Highway 39 is expected to remain closed for several hours while investigators examine the scene and emergency personnel provide medical care. Highway maintenance crews are assisting with traffic management.