Updated: September 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: At least six killed in Ottawa bus-train crash
The crash in Ottawa occurred at the peak of morning rush hour. Terry Pedwell / The Canadian Press / AP Photo
A number of bus passengers were injured, Ottawa Fire spokesman Mark Messier told CP24 television. Via Rail posted a message on Twitter saying there were no reports of major injuries to train passengers or crew. Terry Pedwell / The Canadian Press / AP Photo
Witnesses said the bus ploughed directly into the side of the passing, four-car train. Terry Pedwell / The Canadian Press / AP Photo
Emergency workers and police who rushed to the scene cordoned off the area as they helped victims and began their investigation. Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press / AP Photo
The OC Transpo bus was on its way downtown during the morning rush hour when the accident happened shortly before 8.48am local time (4.48pm UAE). Terry Pedwell / The Canadian Press / AP Photo
The accident happened just a little over two months after an oil tanker train derailed and exploded in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, killing 47 people. Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press / AP Photo