Two people rescued from the river after a major landslide in Corner Brook around midnight

    Tuesday, 2 April 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Photo by Ken Batstone

    RNC Cst James Cadigan says police were on scene within minutes and rescued two people from the water.

    One vehicle was washed into the Humber River and another vehicle was struck during a major landslide around midnight in Corner Brook. RNC Cst James Cadigan says police were on scene within minutes and rescued two people from the water. He says another vehicle was also struck by the landslide and occupants of both vehicles were treated for non life threatening injuries. He says many teams responded to the 9-1-1 call, including the Corner Brook Fire Department and Public Works, Coast Guard and Bay of Islands Search and Rescue. 

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sleet

      High: 6°C | Low: 5°C

    • Deer Lake

      Light rain

      High: 7°C | Low: 1°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy Rain

      High: 8°C | Low: 5°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, November 6, 2025

      More people are using the APP

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, November 4, 2025

      This week's guest is Jonah Rowsell, Business Officer

    • Sunday Night Geek

      Sunday Night Geek, November 2, 2025

      Sunday Night Geek, November 2, 2025