This statement will be updated as additional details are available
Update: Wednesday April 24, 2024
The collision between a school bus and transport truck in Russell, Ontario saw five children seen in the CHEO Emergency Department and released, one child admitted with injuries.
Monday April 22, 2024 – 7:05pm
At 7:05 p.m. the Code Orange was discontinued at CHEO.
The three children who were brought to CHEO by paramedics following a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus in Russell, Ontario, continue to receive medical care.
Thank you for the quick response from CHEO staff, medical staff, learners and first responders.
Monday April 22, 2024 – 6:00pm
Three children were brought to CHEO by paramedics following a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus in Russell, Ontario.
At this time, our team is working to contact and reunify families as needed and as appropriate. Families looking for information can call 613-737-7600, ext. 3845.
A code orange (which is called to bring together resources to respond to a potential disaster or mass casualty incident) was called shortly before 5 p.m. As a hospital, we immediately redirected resources to our Emergency Department to prepare for the arrival of the young patients.
Currently, we cannot comment on the individual injuries to the children/youth, but we can confirm that we have engaged all resources available to us and we have also alerted our colleagues at other local hospitals.
An update will follow within the hour.
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