Two injured in Upper Ottawa Valley bus crash

Posted Aug 12, 2016 07:11:42 AM.

Last Updated Aug 12, 2016 07:24:51 AM.

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Renfrew paramedics responded to a bus crash in the Upper Ottawa Valley early Friday.

There were 41 people on board the bus when it crashed near Mackey, just past Deep River, about two-and-a-half hours west of Ottawa.

One person is in serious condition, while another person suffered minor injuries.

There are 39 others who were assessed on scene, and alternate transportation is being arranged for all who are not injured.

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