Police are currently on the scene of a bus fire in the Saddle Ridge neighborhood of northeast Calgary. The incident took place on Thursday at the 800 block of Saddletowne Circle, close to the local fire station. The Calgary Fire Department has confirmed one fatality, although the exact number of casualties is yet to be determined.
During a separate press briefing on Thursday afternoon, Calgary Transit director Sharon Fleming disclosed that the collision involved two buses. Authorities have closed access to Saddletowne Circle for an extensive period, urging the public to steer clear of the vicinity. Further updates on the situation are expected.