Police respond to serious bus fire

Today, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at approximately 1:11 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle fire involving a City of Calgary bus in the 800 block of Saddletowne Circle N.E.

At this time, we can confirm at least 10 people were injured as a result of the incident. Three people have been declared deceased, one person has sustained life-altering injuries and one has sustained serious injuries.

A Calgary Police Service member has also sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.