By now I’m sure you’ve heard about the accident involving the Canadian Junior Hockey team, the Humboldt Broncos, whose team bus collided with another vehicle yesterday; the accident left 15 people dead and several others injured.

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The tragedy has struck a chord with people not only here in Canada, but across the entire world.

On Monday morning at 8, we along with all of the Rogers Radio stations nationwide will pause for a moment of silence as we remember the lives lost and those affected by these horrific events.

Below, we pay tribute to the victims and their families. 

 

 

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for the families affected. As of writing it’s reached over $3 million. Click HERE if you’d like to donate.

 

 

The Humboldt Broncos hockey team released a statement regarding the accident, saying:

“The Humboldt Broncos organization has experienced incredible tragedy. While en route to Nipawin, the Broncos bus was involved in a terrible accident which has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries.

Broncos President, Kevin Garinger has made the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this horrible tragedy. Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss.”

Reaction has been far reaching and swift with people in the world of sports, to celebrities to elected officials sending out their condolences to the families.

 

 

 

Make sure you tune in Monday morning at 8 as we pause for a moment of silence to honour the victims and their families affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.

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