A tragic bus crash that has claimed the lives of 15 people has prompted condolences and prayers from across the country. 

Saskatchewan RCMP has confirmed the fatalities, after the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team collided with a semi-trailer yesterday around 5 p.m. as the team was on their way to a playoff game in Nipawin. 

There were 29 people on the bus in total, including the driver, according to RCMP. The 14 other passengers all suffered injuries and three of them are in critical condition. 

In a statement released on the team's website, the team's president, Kevin Garinger, said the entire organization is mourning. 

"Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this horrible tragedy," Garinger said. "Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss." 

RCMP says a gathering spot has been set up for families at the Nipawin Apostolic Church and they are encouraging them to go there for information and support. Humboldt mayor Rob Muench told our Golden West affiliate 107.5 Bolt FM that the town has set up a crisis centre in the Elgar Petersen Arena. 

"We've got crisis people here, we're asking people that need to be with others or need support to come down to Jubilee Hall," Muench told Golden West reporter Jonathan Charlton. "We've got coffee set up here, and we're trying to get together and get through this." 

Supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised more than $3-million.  

Condolences rolled in online, with many organizations, public figures, hockey teams at all levels and NHL players weighing in: