Act Daily News
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A bus accident in southern British Columbia, Canada, on Christmas Eve has left greater than 50 folks hospitalized, officers say.
Medical groups at three space hospitals are treating no less than 53 people, in keeping with native well being authority Interior Health, which mentioned late Saturday the accident on Highway 97C triggered a “Code Orange” response – a hospital designation used for disasters or a mass casualty occasion.
“We are not in a position to provide patient conditions at this time,” Interior Health mentioned in an replace on social media. “We will make every effort to connect families with patients as soon as possible.”
The accident occurred on Highway 97C-Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna, in keeping with a joint assertion from British Columbia Premier David Eby and different authorities leaders. The space is roughly 100 km. (62 mi.) north of the Canada-US border.
“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,” the assertion mentioned.
The explanation for the accident is unknown at the moment.
An data line has been arrange for households to find their family members concerned within the accident, Interior Health mentioned.