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.
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. Tracy Leitch was driving along the Trans-Canada Highway around noon Thursday when she came upon the scene of the crash.At the scene she said she saw a semi truck with its front end crumpled and smoking, and another vehicle which she said was badly damaged.
"There was nothing left of the vehicle," she said, saying she has never seen a crash like this before. "I was almost in tears and almost had a panic attack. Like I just felt really sick to my stomach."Manitoba RCMP are asking drivers to avoid the area. Police say they will be providing more details on the crash.
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