Forestry firm halts operations, offers condolences for deaths of three workers
WOSS, B.C. — The company operating a train that derailed and killed three people in a northern Vancouver Island community stopped business Friday out of respect for the families of the victims.
Two people were killed Thursday in Woss, B.C., and RCMP Cpl. Tammy Douglas confirmed Friday that a third victim died after being transported to hospital. Police said two others were also taken to hospital.
A joint statement from Western Forest Products and the union representing its workers said counselling services were made available to the employees, families and community affected by the tragedy.
Woss is located about 75 kilometres southeast of Port McNeill and has about 200 residents. The forestry firm is one of the area’s major employers. The crash occurred on the Englewood Railway, a 90-kilometre long spur line operated by Western Forest Products.