UPDATE: 12 p.m. (Monday, June 19)
Manitoba's Premier, Heather Stefanson, said they will continue to stand by Dauphin and the area.
"On behalf of all Manitobans, I am sending our deepest condolences to those who have lost loves ones and we continue to pray for those that are by their loved ones in the hospital," said Stefanson.
She also said that Manitoba will be covering expenses for travel and food for those travelling to be with their loved ones.
"I have instructed Manitoba Health to immediately make resources available for family members affected to be re-imbursed for any travel, hotel, and food costs," said Stefanson. "If you need to travel, we are here for you during this time."
As well, Shared Health CEO Lanette Siragusa gave an update on the 10 people who were taken to hospital after the crash. The 10 patients are still in hospital. 5 remain in critical condition while a 6th individual has been moved to a stepped-down unit. 6 of the 10 are women, 4 are men.
As well as the General Mental Health Crisis Support Line (1-888-379-7699), if anyone local is needing support, you can call Dauphin City Hall at 204-622-3200 and they can help direct you to the services you need.
No names of the deceased or those injured were released.
UPDATE: 5:25 a.m. (Monday, June 19)
Premier Heather Stefanson, and senior officials with the RCMP and Shared Health, will host a news conference today about last Thursday's devastating bus crash on the Trans-Canada Highway.
It will take place at the RCMP D Division headquarters in Winnipeg at noon. The Premier will be joined by Supt. Rob Lasson, the officer in charge of major crime services with Manitoba RCMP, and Lanette Siragusa, the CEO of Shared Health.
In a recent statement, Shared Health said that 6 of the 10 people injured in the crash are still in critical condition.
Part of that statement reads: "Prairie Mountain Health continues to have mental health teams providing support to the communities of Dauphin, Carberry, Brandon and Neepawa. Those impacted or affected by the tragedy are encouraged to contact the general mental health crisis support line at 1-888-379-7699."
Past updates to this story are below:
UPDATE: 11:40 a.m. (Saturday, June 17)
A Community Support Center will be operating today and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm for families and those affected by this incident to find support.
The Center is located at the Dauphin Curling Rink, 200 1st St SE - Dauphin, MB.
As always, please respect the space of the people grieving in these hard times.
UPDATE: 4:45 p.m. (Friday, June 16)
The RCMP's afternoon press conference at approximately 4:30 pm released a few details on the investigation into this situation.
The 10 people in the hospital have all been identified. The people on the bus ranged in age from 58 to 88 years of age. 19 of the occupants were female, and 6 were male.
Both vehicles have been seized, and a thorough investigation will go into them to look for mechanical errors and other information from internal devices.
Out of respect for the affected Families, no names have been published.
The investigation will continue to bring more information to light over the coming days and weeks.
UPDATE: 12:20 p.m. (Friday, June 16)
At a press conference done by Shared Health, Lanette Siragusa confirmed that six of the 10 patients transferred to the hospital are in a critical care unit while four are being cared for in a surgical unit. Patients range in age from 60s to late 80s.
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, a Community Support Centre will be located inside the Dauphin Curling Rink. On-site counselling services will be available to assist individuals and families.
In addition to the support currently offered, a general mental health crisis support line has been opened at 1-888-379-7699 for those feeling the effects of this tragedy.
The RCMP will hold a press conference at 3:00 on Friday afternoon.
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15 people have died and 10 are in the hospital after Thursday's crash.
A van carrying a group of individuals from Dauphin and the surrounding area collided with a semi-truck just outside of Carberry as the group was on their way to the casino for a day trip.
The bus had already crossed the westbound lanes of Highway 1 and was crossing the eastbound lanes when it was struck by the semi.
David Bosiak, Mayor of Dauphin, says the city is currently working on what's next.
"We're trying to determine what kind of things we have to set up in the city for people to come together to grieve," said Bosiak. "We're also talking to the Active Living Centre. We're in the process of getting everything organized today."
The RCMP will hold a press conference at 3:00 on Friday afternoon.
