A teenager died and at least 19 others suffered injuries after a school bus veered off the road and rolled over in Quebec’s Chaudière-Appalaches region, about 130 kilometers south of Quebec City near the U.S. border.
Incident Details
Provincial police responded to the crash on Route de la Grande-Ligne Nord in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford around 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The bus, carrying mostly teenage passengers heading south, lost control amid icy conditions from freezing rain.
Injury Report
One teenager perished in the accident. Authorities report at least 15 people with minor injuries. Four individuals received hospital treatment for serious injuries, though officials state their conditions remain stable and not life-threatening.
Investigation Underway
Police continue examining the scene into Saturday afternoon, focusing on road conditions as a key factor. Details on the passengers’ origins and destination remain undisclosed.
