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Code Orange mass casualty event declared by B.C. hospital after bus crash

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The Canadian Press. (2026, November 4). Code Orange mass casualty event declared by B.C. hospital after bus crash. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-bc-bus-crash-code-orange-hospital/

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A bus crash near Mackenzie, British Columbia led to a Code Orange mass casualty event declaration at the local hospital. The RCMP confirmed multiple victims with some in serious condition but specific details were not provided by the Northern Health Authority. Highway 39 was closed for emergency response efforts and drivers are advised to check DriveBC before traveling due to expected delays.

Written by AI on 2026-11-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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A bus carrying workers associated with Iren, a data centre company in Mackenzie, B.C., crashed early Wednesday morning south of Highway 39, resulting in multiple injuries. The Mackenzie RCMP reported serious injuries but did not specify the number of victims or their conditions. Local hospitals declared a Code Orange mass casualty event, and several ambulances, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene. Highway 39 is expected to remain closed for several hours while emergency personnel provide medical care and investigate the crash. Mackenzie Secondary School confirmed that no school buses were involved in the incident but sent one to support the situation. The data centre company expressed immediate concern for those affected and their families, offering support to emergency responders and investigators.

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Topics

British Columbia’s Code Orange DriveBC The Northern Health Authority the Mackenzie and District Hospital

Subjects

DriveBC ORG · 2× Brett Urano PERSON · 1× British Columbia’s GPE · 1× Mackenzie GPE · 1× Mackenzie Secondary School ORG · 1× Prince George GPE · 1× RCMP ORG · 1× The Northern Health Authority ORG · 1× the Mackenzie and District Hospital ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Northern Health Authority says the Mackenzie and District Hospital declared the event but it can’t provide any details about the number of victims or their conditions. RCMP in Mackenzie say the crash happened early Wednesday on Highway 39 south of the community that’s about 180 kilometres north of Prince George.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04

2026-11-04 · The Globe and Mail

Code Orange mass casualty event declared by B.C. hospital after bus crash · assertive framing

Claims (7 extracted, 0 hedged)

A hospital in British Columbia’s northern Interior has declared a Code Orange mass casualty event after a bus crash involving multiple victims. asserted

hospital → declare → victims

that → say → George

Police say there are multiple victims, some seriously hurt. asserted

some → say → ?

A statement from Mackenzie Secondary School says the crash doesn’t involve any of its students but a school bus has been sent to the area to provide support. asserted

bus → say → support

Police say Highway 39 has been closed to facilitate emergency responders on the scene, and multiple ambulances and an air ambulance have been deployed. asserted

ambulances → say → scene

“We ask the public to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel the space they need to safely respond to this incident,” RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Brett Urano said in a statement. asserted

Urano → ask → statement

“Drivers should expect significant delays and are encouraged to check DriveBC before travelling.” Traffic information agency DriveBC says a detour is available through the Causeway and Mill Road, and drivers should use caution. asserted

drivers → expect → caution

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