A worker was hit by a commercial vehicle at a waste transfer site in Abbotsford. The incident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday at the facility located at the intersection of Vye Road and Sumas Way. The injured employee was rushed to the hospital with severe and potentially life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD).
AbbyPD has initiated a joint investigation with WorkSafeBC to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the transfer station has been temporarily shut down for further assessment and examination.
