3 killed in head-on crash between Niagara Transit bus, pickup truck on Hwy. 58

Incident details

Three people were tragically killed following a head-on collision between a Niagara transit bus and a pickup truck on Highway 58 in Welland, Ontario, late Saturday night. The accident occurred just before 10:30 p.m., according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Ed Sanchuk, who responded to the scene.

• Upon arrival, police discovered that the pickup truck had collided head-on with the bus.
• The impact caused the truck to roll over and burst into flames. The driver and two passengers inside the pickup truck were pronounced dead at the scene.
• Authorities are currently working to identify the victims.

Investigation updates

Highway 58 was closed Sunday between Kleiner Street and Forks Road East as police conducted their investigation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

The OPP are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

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