Canfor Statement Following Bus Crash
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PRINCE GEORGE – Canfor Corporation has issued a statement, following a bus crash that occurred on Highway 97, about 20 kilometres north of Prince George, late Thursday afternoon.
Michelle Ward, Director of Corporate Communications for Canfor said, “This afternoon, a charter bus that was contracted by Canfor to transport employees from Prince George to our Polar Sawmill was involved in an accident. Seventeen employees were injured as a result of the accident. Emergency services personnel attended to the scene. The injured employees have been transported to the hospital. The accident is currently under investigation by the local authorities. Our focus is on supporting our injured employees and their families.
Ward confirms that all of the Canfor employees had been discharged from the hospital by 10 pm Thursday night. She adds that the Polar Sawmill is operating today as Fridays are always maintenance days, and that work is proceeding as normal.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, however, police say weather conditions may have been a factor.
