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Crash involving Winnipeg Transit bus in St. Boniface closes traffic Friday

The early morning crash closed westbound Goulet St. at Traverse Ave. at for several hours Friday. Kevin Hirschfield / Global News

Multiple people were taken to hospital Friday morning after a crash involving a city transit bus and car in St. Boniface.

Emergency crews arrived at the intersection of Goulet Street and Traverse Avenue at around 3:50 a.m.

Police said westbound Goulet Street would be closed for an undetermined amount of time as they investigate.

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The driver of the car was taken to hospital in critical condition. The driver of the bus and a passenger in the car were taken to hospital in stable condition.

Officials said the transit bus had the right-of-way when it was hit by the car.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.

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