US EditionMan Fatally Injured at Carnival in Prince Rupert, B.C.
Investigations by local authorities continue following the death of a carnival worker near the Zipper ride; the event remains closed with refunds offered to ticket holders.
- The Prince Rupert RCMP said a man was found unconscious at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival on Tuesday and later pronounced deceased.
- The operator said the incident involved its Zipper ride and identified the deceased worker as a 'dear close friend' and a 'great man'.
- Prince Rupert RCMP say they responded at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday to the incident, and the City of Prince Rupert says investigations are underway with the area cordoned off.
- The carnival will be closed on Aug. 27, with Shooting Star Amusements offering full refunds via Facebook and online platforms.
- WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Coroners Service are now involved as Prince Rupert RCMP investigate the incident at the carnival, with the area cordoned off for ongoing probes.
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Worker dead after incident at Prince Rupert Carnival
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