Three people were killed and 19 others injured in a fatal bus collision and fire that occurred on
Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Calgary’s
Saddle Ridge neighborhood. The incident took place just after
1:00 p.m. on the
800 block of Saddletowne Circle N.E.
The crash involved a chain-reaction collision between
two Calgary Transit buses and multiple other vehicles. A transit bus traveling northbound struck a series of cars before hitting a second bus stopped at a bus stop. The impact caused the natural gas tanks on the stationary second bus to ignite, resulting in a severe fire and explosion that
engulfed the vehicle's roof.
Key details include:
- Casualties: Three passengers on the burning bus were declared dead at the scene. 19 people were injured, with 10 transported to hospitals; one person sustained life-altering injuries, and a Calgary Police Service member suffered minor injuries.
- Vehicles Involved: The crash involved eight vehicles total, including two natural gas-powered transit buses.
- Response: 12 fire trucks responded to the scene. The driver of the second bus was able to exit, while the driver of the first bus suffered serious injuries and required hospitalization.
- Investigation: Police are investigating the cause of the collision and fire, with no immediate determination on whether impairment, speed, or distraction played a role.
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