A horrific crash that left 15 dead has garnered a massive outpouring of support across Canada. The Humboldt Broncos, a junior hockey team, were involved in a crash with a transport truck around 5 p.m. Friday.

The crash has rattled the hockey community, with NHL teams on both sides of the border reaching out to express their condolences to the Broncos and the Humboldt community.

Among the dead is head coach Darcy Haugan. Haugan’s sister, who uses Twitter by the name Debbie Jayne C, tweeted early Saturday morning to say that her brother had died in the crash. “My little big brother,” she wrote. “The tears just keep coming ...”

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All three levels of Canadian government expressed shock and sadness over the crash.

Toronto Mayor John Tory called the incident “heartbreaking,” and said he was extending his condolences “all those communities in mourning after this tragic crash in Saskatchewan.” He later noted that the Toronto sign, in Nathan Phillips Square, will be lit up with the Broncos’ green and yellow team colours Saturday. The lights will dim at 6 p.m. to commemorate the lives lost, Tory said.

“It’s just a terrible tragedy and our hearts from Ontario go out to everyone involved in Saskatchewan,” Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said in a phone interview with CP24 Saturday. She noted that she plans to connect with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote that he “cannot imagine what these parents are going through.”

In a written statement Saturday, the Prime Minster said “An entire country is in shock and mourning today as we learn more about the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos that claimed the lives of 14 people, and injured many more.”

“We are heartbroken knowing many of those we lost had their entire lives in front of them. We grieve with those facing news no parent or family should ever have to face. And our hearts go out to the community that has lost teammates, coaches, friends, and mentors,” Trudeau said, “This is every parent’s worst nightmare. No one should ever have to see their child leave to play the sport they love and never come back.”

U.S. President Donald Trump additionally extended his sympathies to the team over Twitter. Trump noted that he had spoken to Trudeau about the crash. “Just spoke to @JustinTrudeau to pay my highest respect and condolences to the families of the terrible Humboldt Team tragedy. May God be with them all!”

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Hockey Canada said they are “shocked and saddened over tragic news of the accident involving the Humboldt Broncos. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Broncos organization, the families, the friends, the fans and entire Humboldt community.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman posted a series of tweets Saturday expressing his sympathy for the team. “Hearing about that really gets to me. World doesn’t make sense sometimes. Prayers with all of my Saskatchewan family!” Stroman wrote. “Life is so short. Puts an emphasis on smiling daily and loving the people around you.”

Hayley Wickenheiser, of Canada’s Olympic women’s hockey team, posted a link to a GoFundMe set up for the Broncos, writing “Didn’t sleep. Waves of grief. Played against several of these boys on the national team.”

“What can we do? Well not much now but no reason we can’t raise a million. The families will all need it.” Wickenheiser said.

Fellow Olympian Natalie Spooner wrote “No words. We’re all here for you.”

Shawn Matthias, forward for the Winnipeg Jets, tweeted “my thoughts and prayers to the Humboldt Broncos organization, and to the many families and friends affected.”

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres also added her voice, saying “My heart breaks this morning for the entire Humboldt Broncos community. I am sending so much love to everyone affected.”