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Today in History: Tragic bus crash kills 16 Humboldt Broncos players

4/6/2026

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On April 6, 2018, a tragic collision occurred when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team crashed with a semi-truck in Saskatchewan. The accident resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and left 13 others injured, marking a devastating moment for the community and the sport of hockey in Canada.

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On April 6, 2018, a tragic collision occurred when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team crashed with a semi-truck in Saskatchewan. The accident resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and left 13 others injured, marking a devastating moment for the community and the sport of hockey in Canada.