A joint statement from Western Forest Products and the union representing its workers said counselling services were made available to the employees, families and community affected by the tragedy. The crash occurred on the Englewood Railway, a 90-kilometre long spur line operated by Western Forest Products. Don Demens, chief executive officer of Western Forest Products, said safety remains the company's first priority and it is fully co-operating with authorities as the investigation continues. A statement from WorksafeBC, the provincial workplace safety body, said the RCMP would take the lead on the investigation. Spokeswoman Trish Knight Chernecki said Worksafe also had three officers on site and is investigating the cause and prevention under the Workers Compensation Act.

Source: CBC News April 22, 2017 03:11 UTC