Police Investigate Cause of Fiery Calgary Bus Crash, Seek to Identify Third Victim
Police say a compressed natural gas bus ignited after the collision, and investigators have not ruled out impairment, speed or distraction.
- On Thursday, a chain-reaction crash in Calgary involving two transit buses and several vehicles killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer. Police say compressed natural gas tanks on one bus ignited, causing an explosion.
- Police report that one bus first struck a truck, which then side-swiped an SUV before hitting a second bus powered by natural gas. Authorities are investigating whether speed, impairment, or distraction contributed to the collision.
- Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas said a police officer ran into the burning bus to rescue a child, stating, "In the middle of the chaos, one brave Calgary police officer ran into a burning bus to save the life of a child."
- Police confirmed that two of the three victims have been identified and families notified, while the third identification is ongoing. The second bus driver was hospitalized with life-altering injuries; the rescuing officer is recovering at home.
- Calgary Transit operates nearly 250 compressed natural gas buses, representing about 20 per cent of its fleet. The city plans to purchase 153 additional natural gas vehicles this year to replace diesel buses.
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Bradford Today
Police look for cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed three passengers
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The Toronto Star
Police look to cause of fiery Calgary bus crash, try to identify third person killed
CALGARY - Police are trying to determine the cause of a fiery bus crash in Calgary that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer.
Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation
Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.
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