Four Dead, Several Others Injured In Canada Bus Crash

A total of four persons lost their lives while several others sustained injuries  after a passenger bus rolled over in western Canada, with authorities saying Sunday that icy roads were likely the cause.

The accident occurred Saturday evening on a highway some 330 kilometers (200 miles) east of Vancouver in an area of British Columbia hit by days of bad winter weather.

Federal police said Sunday afternoon they suspected “extremely icy road conditions” caused the rollover, but that the investigation was ongoing.

“Four people are confirmed deceased and multiple people have sustained injuries,” the police statement added.

The regional health authority said that fifty-three people in total had been treated at hospitals after the accident, with 36 having “serious to minor” injuries.

As of Sunday morning, eight people were still hospitalized, including two in critical condition.

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he was “shocked and saddened” by the news.

“Our thoughts are with those impacted by the crash, their loved ones, and the first responders and health-care workers giving their all to treat people and keep them safe,” he said in a statement.