A crash between a tractor-trailer and a bus carrying a junior league hockey team left 14 people dead Friday in western Canada, police said.
A total of 28 people — including the driver — were on the bus at the time of the incident, police said.
Authorities have not identified the victims and would not confirm whether they were players or coaches.
« Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this horrible tragedy, » Kevin Garinger, the team’s president said in a statement . « Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss. »
The team was scheduled to play the Nipawin Hawks on Friday.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his condolences to the victims of the crash.
« I cannot imagine what these parents are going through, and my heart goes out to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy, in the Humboldt community and beyond, » Trudeau wrote.
