Three killed in Calgary crash involving two transit buses

Three people were killed in a fiery chain-reaction crash involving two Calgary Transit buses in northeast Calgary shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, police said. The collision also injured numerous people and left a second bus engulfed in flames. Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward of the Calgary Police Service said the crash began when a northbound bus struck a car. The car hit other vehicles, and the bus continued through an intersection and collided with a second bus stopped at a bus stop. The second bus was pushed across the street, where it struck additional vehicles. At least eight vehicles were involved, according to authorities. Emergency crews responded to the scene near Saddletowne Circle. Calgary Fire Department Chief Steve Dongworth said 12 fire trucks attended. The fire was brought under control, and hazardous-materials personnel were called because the second bus was powered by natural gas. Police said natural gas was believed to have contributed to the fire, but the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Injury totals varied among updates issued as the response unfolded. Alberta EMS spokesperson Adam Loria said 19 people were injured, including 10 taken to hospital by...