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Police on scene as collision between pickup truck, school bus closes northbound Highway 43 near Mayerthorpe

Northbound Highway 43 is closed after police responded to a collision involving a school bus and a pickup truck.

The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, on Highway 43, near Range Road 60 in Mayerthorpe and is currently blocking all traffic heading northbound.

Mayerthorpe RCMP are asking the public for patience as they work on the scene with Emergency Medical Services and local Fire Department members.

This investigation is still ongoing and RCMP would like to extend gratitude to community members for their assistance thus far. No details about potential injuries were made public, but police officials say they will provide further updates.

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