On Friday night a Canadian junior hockey league team, the Humboldt Broncos, heading to a tournament was involved in an accident when their bus collided with a semi-truck.  According to reports, 14 people were killed in the accident and another 14 injured.

The team released a statement about the tragic accident on their website.

The Humboldt Broncos organization has experienced incredible tragedy. While en route to Nipawin, the Broncos bus was involved in a terrible accident which has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries.

Broncos President, Kevin Garinger has made the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this horrible tragedy. Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss.”

You hate to hear about these kinds of tragic events.  Hopefully those who are injured are able to make a full recovery.