A highway bus crash north of Prince George on Thursday afternoon sent close to 40 people to University Hospital of Northern B.C.
One person was initially believed to be in critical condition, RCMP said in a statement, but the condition of the individual was later downgraded. The person is expected to fully recover, according to the statement.
At least two other people suffered injuries. The remaining passengers were being examined by medical professionals. Most were brought to hospital via another bus.
The incident – which did not involve any other vehicles – was reported to RCMP at about 3:45 p.m. It occurred on Highway 97 near Mitchell Road. When police arrived, they found the bus off the highway.
Although the cause of the incident has not yet been determined, weather conditions at the time may have been a factor, RCMP said, and will be looked at by investigators.
A combination of rain and snow had fallen in the area for most of the day and continued into the evening.
As of 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the highway was open to single-lane, alternating traffic. Work was underway to get the bus back onto the highway.
