St. Louis, MO : A passenger had been in critical condition following bus crash on Friday, 6th April 2018
A passenger who had been in critical condition following Friday's bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos died Saturday, bringing the death toll in the tragedy to 15.
The accident occurred Friday in Saskatchewan after a tractor trailer hit the bus carrying the Broncos, a member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. According to the CBC, the deceased included not only players but the team's longtime coach, assistant coach, bus driver, and two employees of a local radio station.
Thousands, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered at the Broncos' home arena for a vigil on Sunday night honoring those killed. Broncos president Kevin Garinger teared up as he read the names of the 15 people killed, which included the youngest player aged 16.
"Not one of us is alone in our grief," Garinger told those in attendence (via ESPN), also encouraging the community of just over 5,000 to continue to reach out. "Reach out to one another for help and support. Across our province, our country and our globe, we will find strength in each other.
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Victims identified in Canadian junior hockey team bus crash during Humboldt vigil