Police are currently at the scene of a bus fire in the Saddle Ridge neighborhood in northeast Calgary. The incident took place on Thursday in the 800 block of Saddletowne Circle, close to the local fire station. According to the Calgary Fire Department, one individual was pronounced dead at the site of the fire. However, the exact number of casualties and injuries is yet to be confirmed.
During a separate press briefing on Thursday afternoon, Calgary Transit director Sharon Fleming verified that the accident involved two buses. Authorities have closed off access to Saddletowne Circle for an extended period and are urging the public to steer clear of the area.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
