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  "id": 15268078,
  "title": "Bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe,’ expert says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-extremely-safe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:44:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/10/17/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-extremely-safe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CALGARY - A senior expert on low-carbon transportation has declared that the approximately 1,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses operating in Canada remain \"extremely safe\" following a fatal crash in Calgary that claimed the lives of three individuals. The buses, which are powered by a cleaner and cheaper fuel alternative to diesel, have been in use for two decades. Josipa Petrunic, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), emphasized the safety measures incorporated in these buses, including leak management systems, fire-resistant tanks, and a lack of seatbelts as a potential hazard. However, she stressed that a comprehensive investigation must be completed before speculating on the exact cause of the crash. Calgary Transit, which procures its buses from manufacturers that undergo stringent Altoona testing for durability and reliability, currently operates nearly 250 CNG buses, accounting for about 20 percent of its fleet. The city plans to acquire around 150 more this year to replace diesel buses. As investigators delve into the circumstances surrounding the accident, Petrunic expressed confidence that industry experts would scrutinize the factors leading to the catastrophic event, which should not result in fatalities for passengers.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:44:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/expert-says-bus-model-involved-in-deadly-calgary-crash-considered-15285999",
        "published": "2026-10-17T21:43:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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