A picture of the bus involved in a traffic accident south of Bluevale on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (Photo provided by OPP West Region on X).
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Bus company issues statement following crash in Huron County

The bus company involved in a traffic accident on Wednesday, November 28 has issued a statement in the aftermath of the incident that saw three students sent to hospital, one of them by air ambulance.

Confirming the involvement of one of its buses in the incident on Clyde Line south of the village of Bluevale, Montgomery Bus Lines stated that the cause of the accident is currently under investigation by law enforcement, but "it appears that it was weather-related," according to the statement.

Expressing gratitude for the swift response of first responders, the company emphasized that "safety is always our highest priority," while "wishing all those impacted a full recovery."

CKNXNewsToday.ca has reached out to Montgomery Bus Lines for clarification on the procedures followed for bus cancellations on days with poor weather conditions. Further details on this matter will be reported as they become available.

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