Interim payments of $50,000 are going out to the 13 survivors and the 16 families of those who passed away in the April 6th bus crash.

The Saskatoon Judge approved the payments on Wednesday morning, August 15th. The money is expected to be handed out to the families by the end of this week.

Over $15 million was raised on GoFundMe after the accident took place near the community of Tisdale. To decide where the rest of the money goes, the court is being asked to create an advisory committee of 5 people.

More will be available as the information is released.