Eight passengers on board as BC Transit bus crashes in Terrace

A BC Transit bus crash in Terrace on Wednesday morning, Mar. 18, left several people injured after the vehicle lost traction and slid off the road.

According to BC Transit, the accident occurred on Old Lakelse Road, where the bus slid into a ditch.

At the time of the accident, there were eight passengers on the bus. There were reports of injuries following the accident. However, the nature of the injuries is yet to be confirmed.

BC Transit states that safety is their top priority. They add that they and their operating partner, Keolis, are investigating the incident while supporting the police.

In a statement, BC Transit said, “Our thoughts are with all parties involved and impacted by this incident. BC Transit thanks emergency services for their fast response in attending to the scene.”

There is no further information available on this incident, and BC Transit said that any further information will be provided by the Terrace RCMP as this is still an active investigation.

Aidan McCloskey
Aidan McCloskey
Aidan was born and raised in Prince George and is a graduate of BCIT’s Radio Arts & Entertainment program. He’s passionate about storytelling and connecting people through local stories that matter. He has experience in both radio and digital media, including live on-air work, interviews, and community reporting. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf in the summer and both playing and watching hockey in the winter.

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