More than 50 people have been hospitalized in a bus crash in southern British Columbia, Canada, on Christmas Eve, officials say.
Medical teams from three area hospitals are treating at least 53 people, according to Interior Health, a local health agency, which said Saturday night that the incident on Highway 97C triggered a "Code Orange" response -- used for disasters or mass casualties the name of the hospital.
"We are not in a position to provide patient conditions at this time," Interior Health said in an update on social media. "We will make every effort to connect families with patients as soon as possible."
The accident occurred on the 97C-Okanagan connection between Merritt and Kelowna, according to a joint statement from British Columbia Premier David Eby and other government leaders. The area is about 100 square kilometres. (62 miles) North of the Canada-US border.
"Our thoughts are with those impacted by the crash, their loved ones, and the first responders and healthcare workers giving their all to treat people and keep them safe," the statement said.
The cause of the accident is currently unclear, reported CNN.
Interior Health said it had set up a family information line to locate loved ones involved in the accident.
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