Coach Bus Rollover Near Beaverlodge Sends Multiple to Hospital
Community Safety Alert – Beaverlodge, Alberta
On the morning of May 13, 2026, Beaverlodge RCMP responded to a serious coach bus rollover on Highway 672 near Range Road 91 in the Beaverlodge area of Alberta. The collision occurred at approximately 7:03 a.m. and involved a bus transporting oilfield workers to a worksite.
There were 17 people on board the coach bus at the time of the rollover. Several occupants were taken to hospital with minor injuries, while four individuals required urgent transport in critical condition. Emergency services, including EMS and STARS air ambulance, were deployed to the scene. No deaths have been reported, and investigators currently do not believe speed, weather, or alcohol contributed to the collision.
Official RCMP Incident Details
Based on the official information released by the RCMP, the following key details are confirmed:
- Date and time of incident: May 13, 2026, around 7:03 a.m.
- Location: Highway 672 near Range Road 91, in the Beaverlodge area of Alberta
- Vehicle involved: Coach bus transporting oilfield workers
- Total occupants: 17 people on board
- Injuries:
- Several passengers transported to hospital by EMS with injuries described as minor
- Four passengers transported to hospital in critical condition
- Of the four in critical condition, two were transported by STARS and two by EMS
- No fatalities have been reported at this time
- Cause of collision: The investigation remains ongoing
- Current findings: Speed, weather, and alcohol are not believed to be factors at this stage of the investigation
- Highway status: Highway 672 was expected to reopen within approximately one hour of the update; motorists are advised to check Alberta 511 for current road conditions and closures
Residents and travellers in and around Beaverlodge who are looking to better understand local risk patterns can review up-to-date Beaverlodge, Alberta crime and safety statistics as part of their broader community safety planning.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
At CrimeCanada.ca, we view major traffic incidents like this coach bus rollover as critical community safety events, even when they do not involve criminal charges. A collision affecting a full bus of workers can strain emergency services, disrupt key transportation routes, and cause understandable concern for families, employers, and commuters across Alberta. Monitoring and sharing accurate, timely information about such incidents supports informed travel decisions and community awareness.
While the RCMP has indicated that speed, weather, and alcohol are not currently suspected factors, this rollover is a reminder of the importance of seatbelt use where available on buses, adherence to posted speeds, and giving commercial and worksite traffic extra space on rural highways. Motorists travelling near industrial or oilfield transport routes should anticipate slow-moving or high-occupancy vehicles, maintain a safe following distance, and stay up to date on route information through services like Alberta 511. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to consolidating official safety information and local crime and safety data for Beaverlodge and other Alberta communities so residents can make safer day-to-day choices.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.