Bus crash near Gaspé sends 23 to hospital
Route 198 bus crash near Murdochville sends 24 to hospital in Quebec Get the latest on injuries, road conditions, and the ongoing police probe.
A bus traveling on Route 198 between Murdochville and Gaspé, Quebec, crashed overnight on Friday, sending 23 passengers and the driver to hospital. Police said none of the injuries are considered lifethreatening.
According to the Sûreté du Québec, emergency crews were called to the scene near Baillargeon Lake in the RivièreSaintJean area around 1 a.m. Friday. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash and whether any other vehicles were involved.
Traffic was fully halted during the response, but the route has since reopened to normal circulation.