Bamfield Bus Crash

• B.C. government, First Nations announce deal to upgrade deadly Bamfield Road

  The unpaved 76-kilometre stretch of the Bamfield Road has been the subject of safety concerns for years, and was the site of a 2019 bus crash that killed two University of Victoria students.

  Sep 11, 2020
  
• Bus crash that killed two B.C. students was ‘unfortunate, one-off accident’: report

  The University of Victoria (UVic) commissioned the independent review after the Sept. 13 crash in a bid to ensuring future trips are safe.

  Investigations

  Jun 25, 2020
  
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• Bus that crashed, killing UVic students, moved to avoid oncoming vehicle: RCMP

  A police crash analyst has painted a fuller picture of the deadly bus crash last September that claimed the lives of two University of Victoria students.

  Dec 18, 2019
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• B.C. premier visits Vancouver Island road to discuss safety plan after fatal bus crash

  The Huu-ay-aht First Nation says it met with Premier John Horgan and government officials to discuss safety issues and potential road improvements.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2019
• B.C. premier promises improvements to Vancouver Island road where bus crash killed 2 students

  Speaking to reporters, John Horgan said he sympathized with the survivors and the families of the victims, and acknowledged safety upgrades are needed.

  Sep 19, 2019
• ‘It was horrific’: B.C. bus crash survivor launches petition to improve deadly road

  Sarah Hunter has launched a petition demanding politicians take action to improve the road where the fatal crash happened.

  Sep 17, 2019