This accident has been likened to the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy in Saskatchewan, where 16 died. Manitoba officials have asked for help from those who worked on the Humboldt case due to the similarities.
William Doherty, CEO of the trucking company, expressed deep grief and pledged full cooperation. He told CTV News, “The entire Day & Ross team is thinking of those who lost loved ones in this awful event.”
“We’re hoping the injured will recover,” he added. “We’ll fully cooperate with the investigation and offer all the help we can.”
Prime Minister Trudeau was among those offering condolences. “The news from Carberry, Manitoba, is terribly sad. I send my deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones and am thinking of the injured. I can’t fathom the pain they’re in, but Canadians are with you.”