Blaze erupts after bus hits car in Calgary, emergency crews respond

In Calgary, a public bus collided with a car, then slammed into another bus at a nearby stop, triggering a fierce blaze. The fire, fed by the natural‑gas fuel system of the second bus, engulfed both vehicles within minutes. Firefighters, paramedics and police arrived swiftly, evacuating passengers and providing first aid. The incident resulted in three deaths and nineteen injuries; ten of the injured were rushed to hospitals. Police Sergeant Andy Woodward described the sequence of collisions and the role of the gas‑powered bus in the fire’s speed. Prime Minister Marc Carney posted his condolences on social media and thanked the rescue teams for their bravery.