Multiple people seriously injured at B.C. waterpark
BC Emergency Health Services dispatched ambulances and two air ambulances after an electrical incident left 12 people hospitalized, officials said.
- On Monday, twelve people, mostly students, were hospitalized following an apparent electrical incident at Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia's Fraser Valley.
- BC Hydro identified an electrical issue originating on the customer's side rather than utility infrastructure, while WorkSafeBC launched an investigation into the incident.
- Emergency responders transported two victims by air ambulance and ten by ground, while Chilliwack RCMP confirmed all injured parties are in stable condition with "serious but non-life-threatening injuries."
- Ken Hoff, assistant director of communications for the Coquitlam School District, said the incident occurred during a field trip for Grade 6 and 7 students from Minnekhada Middle School.
- BC Hydro stated, "The safety of the public is our top priority," as it continues cooperating with the waterpark operator to support the ongoing investigation.
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Cultus Lake Waterpark incident ‘not believed to have been intentionally caused:’ RCMP - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
In the wake of the Cultus Lake Waterpark electrocution incident Monday (June 15) that injured 12 children the investigation has been been undertaken by Worksafe BC officials. The group of youth on a field trip suffered burns to their feet, after touching an electrified rail in the queuing area near one of the rides. Waterpark officials made a statement late Monday to say the park would be shut down for 48 hours for the investigation, and that th…
Cultus Lake Waterpark incident ‘not believed to have been intentionally caused:’ RCMP
In the wake of the Cultus Lake Waterpark electrocution incident Monday (June 15) that injured 12 children the investigation has been been undertaken by Worksafe BC officials. The group of youth on a field trip suffered burns to their feet, after touching an electrified rail in the queuing area near one of the rides. Waterpark officials made a statement late Monday to say the park would be shut down for 48 hours for the investigation, and that th…
On Monday, a serious accident occurred at a water park in Canada, where 12 children were electrocuted while waiting in line for a water slide. All of the children were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
12 Students Seriously Injured in Suspected Electrical Incident at BC Waterpark
Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have been an electrical incident at a waterpark in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. Cpl. Carmen Kiener with Chilliwack RCMP confirmed in an email that the children were in stable condition after sustaining “serious but non-life-threatening injuries” at Cultus Lake Waterpark, east of Vancouver. Ken Hoff, assistant director of communications for the Coquitlam School District, sai…
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