Tisdale RCMP continue to investigate a collision that occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. on October 28, 2024. The collision occurred near the intersection of Township Road 424 and Range Road 2160, approximately 22 kilometers southwest of Tisdale, SK.
At the time of the collision, 27 children approximately 14-17 years old and an adult bus driver were on the bus. All the bus occupants were from the Tisdale detachment area. 26 children and the bus driver were transported to hospital by EMS and parents. One child was taken to hospital in Saskatoon by STARS Air Ambulance. 21 children have injuries described as non-life threatening and 6 children have injuries described as serious in nature. The adult driver of the bus has injuries described as serious in nature.
RCMP said they are not able to share further details of their injuries or treatment/status at the hospital, as this is considered their personal health information.
Tisdale RCMP thanks the first responders who assisted in the response to the collision, including Melfort RCMP and Melfort, Tisdale and Naicam EMS. Thank you to the teachers, parents, and community members of Kinistin Saulteaux Nation who offered their support at the scene.
