Close X
Thursday, November 28, 2024
ADVT 
National

B.C. Ferry Hits Dock At Terminal, Disrupts Service But Causes No Injuries

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Mar, 2019 09:11 PM

    VICTORIA — A British Columbia ferry loaded with passengers and vehicles bound for the Sunshine Coast was involved in a docking accident.

     

    BC Ferries says in a statement no injuries to passengers or crew were reported when the Queen of Surrey hit the berth at the Langdale terminal as it was attempting to dock after arriving from Horseshoe Bay.


    It says a tug was dispatched to the scene to assist the vessel.


    BC Ferries says another vessel, the Queen of Cowichan, will be dispatched to the terminal to provide limited vehicle service Tuesday evening.


    Travellers were also being redirected to other ferry services at Earls Cove and Saltery Bay, Powell River and Comox, Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay or Duke Point and Tsawwassen, as well as water taxi service for foot passengers.


    Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the cause of the accident is under investigation.


    "What I know is the ferry had what's described as a hard landing and ran into the dock and they are trying to get people off the ferry," she said. "We haven't yet had an explanation of just why they ran into the dock."

     

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Trudeau Offers Condolences To Kenyan Victims Of Ethiopian Airlines Crash

    OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau spoke today with his Kenyan counterpart about the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed everyone on board, including 18 Canadians.

    Trudeau Offers Condolences To Kenyan Victims Of Ethiopian Airlines Crash

    'All Options On The Table', But No Plans To Ground 737 Max 8 In Canada: Garneau

    'All Options On The Table', But No Plans To Ground 737 Max 8 In Canada: Garneau
    "We will continue to evaluate the situation," Garneau told reporters Tuesday in French.

    'All Options On The Table', But No Plans To Ground 737 Max 8 In Canada: Garneau

    Statistics Show Illegal US-Canada Border Crossings Climbing

    Statistics Show Illegal US-Canada Border Crossings Climbing
    New statistics from U.S. Customs and Border Protection show the number of people apprehended along the U.S. border with Canada is continuing to climb.

    Statistics Show Illegal US-Canada Border Crossings Climbing

    Tina Fontaine Asked For Help Before She Died, Was Told No Beds: Advocate

    Daphne Penrose says in her report into the death of Tina Fontaine that social workers and others ignored multiple signs that the girl was spiralling downward and in danger.

    Tina Fontaine Asked For Help Before She Died, Was Told No Beds: Advocate

    Promising BMX Cyclist Aidan Webber From Nanaimo Dies In Workplace Accident Off Vancouver Island

    A post on the Nanaimo BMX Facebook page says Nanaimo resident Aidan Webber died Sunday.

    Promising BMX Cyclist Aidan Webber From Nanaimo Dies In Workplace Accident Off Vancouver Island

    Woman Seriously Injured When Avalanche Strikes During National Park Adventure

    Woman Seriously Injured When Avalanche Strikes During National Park Adventure
     A woman is listed in critical, life-threatening condition in a Calgary hospital after she was caught in an avalanche near Field, British Columbia.

    Woman Seriously Injured When Avalanche Strikes During National Park Adventure