Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Clarenville RCMP is investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred on May 23, 2025 at the intersection of Manitoba Drive and the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) in Clarenville. One of the vehicles involved in the collision was a chartered bus, carrying a number of high school students. All involved were transported to Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Clarenville RCMP received the report of the collision. A small car that was traveling eastbound on the TCH initiated a left-hand turn at the intersection of the TCH and Manitoba Drive. It collided with a bus that was traveling west on the TCH. The bus was occupied with students and teachers from Pasadena who were returning from a school trip. Following this collision, before the car could come to a stop, it struck a SUV that was occupied by an adult and two children. The TCH was closed for approximately an hour on Friday afternoon while police conducted the investigation.
Students and teachers were transported to Clarenville High School for temporary lodging and were further accommodated overnight by Wave Hotel.
The investigation is ongoing, with the possibility of charges under the Highway Traffic Act.
RCMP NL thanks the staff of Clarenville High School and Pasadena Academy for their collaboration and support of students, staff and families, as well as Wave Hotel for their generous hospitality.