Police say it appears that the man was working underneath the vehicle when it rolled onto him.
A man is dead after being trapped under a vehicle on the Trans Canada Highway near the Flat Bay exit. Bay St. George RCMP, the Flat Bay Volunteer Fire Department, and Emergency medical Services responded to the incident Wednesday afternoon. Police say it appears that the man was working underneath the vehicle when it rolled onto him. He died prior to the arrival of first responders to the scene.
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High winds today in the Wreckhouse leads to warning from RCMP
While the highway is currently open, all motorists are asked to use caution and drive according to the weather conditions.
Public comments open on a renewable energy storage and generation facility in Bay St. George
The Fischells Salt Dome Power Generation Project will include a main facility with salt caverns, salt production, compressed air energy storage, marine components and pipelines to transport seawater from St. George’s Bay.
RCMP reminds public that all occupants of ATVs must wear helmets and seatbelts
A 59-year-old Piccadilly man was pulled over by the RCMP this past weekend for not wearing a helmet.
Murphy Centre in Corner Brook offers free services like courses in basic literacy and digital literacy
Instructor Chris Joseph says they help people aged 19 and older with foundational literacy which includes the basics of reading, writing and mathematics.
RNC warns public of online groups, like "764," which targets and recruits children
The RNC is urging parents to teach responsible online behavior and set guidelines to promote a safe online experience.
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