🔵 UPDATE 🔵 Our Traffic Section continues to investigate a multi-vehicle collision in N.E. Calgary that resulted in 3 fatalities & left 1 person with life-altering injuries. 📍 At approx. 1:10 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, a City of Calgary transit bus was travelling northbound in the 800 block of Saddletowne Circle N.E., approaching the intersection of 80 Avenue N.E. It is believed the bus struck a truck travelling in the same direction. The truck entered an adjacent lane, where it sideswiped a SUV before continuing forward & striking the rear of a box truck. The bus continued northbound & struck the rear of a sedan, pushing the vehicle through the intersection. The sedan then travelled toward Saddletowne Circle N.E., where it struck a truck. Both vehicles eventually came to rest. The bus continued northbound & struck the rear of a 2nd City of Calgary transit bus. Both buses travelled a short distance following the collision before coming to a stop. During the collision, the natural-gas tanks on the 2nd bus ignited. The 2nd bus continued forward before striking a sedan. Within seconds, the fire intensified resulting in an explosion & significant fire inside the bus. 3 passengers on the 2nd bus were found deceased. 2 have since been identified & their next of kin have been notified. Efforts to identify the 3rd individual remain ongoing. The driver of the 2nd bus was able to exit the vehicle. The driver of the 1st bus was transported to hospital with life-altering injuries. The remaining drivers involved in the collision were either uninjured or sustained minor injuries. As a result of the multi-vehicle collision, 16 people sustained minor injuries, including an officer who is now recovering at home. At this time, it is too early to determine whether impairment, speed or distraction contributed to the collision. All possible factors remain under investigation. Anyone who was affected by witnessing this incident is encouraged to connect with our Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) by calling 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828. VAST is a free service provided to victims of crime and tragedy. More information is available at: calgary.ca/cps/community-pro… Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police. Information? ☎️ CPS: 403-266-1234 🛑 @stopcrimeyyc ⚖ Case #: CA26474612 | 5336 🌐 newsroom.calgary.ca/three-de…