Weekend collision in Frenchman's Cove sends two men and an excavator into the water

    Tuesday, 15 July 2025 13:12

    By Tonya Organ

    The RNC investigation has concluded with no charges laid.

    Two men escaped injury during a collision at a construction site in Frenchman’s Cove over the weekend. RNC say it happened on Saturday (July 12) around 6:30 p.m. An excavator working along the water’s edge became unstable and quickly slid beneath the surface becoming submerged. A nearby employee jumped into the water and pulled the heavy equipment operator from the vehicle. The RNC investigation has concluded with no charges laid.

     

     

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