At least 15 killed in crash on Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba: sources
CTV
A very serious crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry has prompted a code orange at Health Sciences Centre for a mass casualty event. Sources tell CTV News at least 15 people have been killed in the crash.
Emergency crews and multiple air ambulances are responding to what Manitoba RCMP are describing as a very serious crash on Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Man.
Sources tell CTV News at least 15 people have been killed in the crash.
RCMP said it has deployed all available resources to respond to the mass casualty crash that happened at Highway 1 and Highway 5, near Carberry – a community two hours west of Winnipeg.
"RCMP units from across western Manitoba are on scene to assist along with other first responders," a statement from RCMP reads, adding its Major Crimes Services is now investigating the crash.
CTV News has learned two STARS air ambulances have been called to the scene of the crash – one from Winnipeg and one from Regina, along with other emergency responders being flown out to the area. STARS said in total, 14 of its medical crew members are responding.
The crash has prompted Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg to declare a code orange for a mass casualty incident.
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