Tragedy claims three lives in Highway 97 crash near Chetwynd
A Saturday crash on Highway 97 east of Chetwynd left three dead and three others injured. Shawn Swett of Dawson Creek and Dwayne Pritchard of Chetwynd died at the scene, Sandra Waters died at hospital, while Brent Spencer Neely Huff and Kim Waters survived in stable condition. Alcohol not a factor. seatbelt use cited as a contributing issue. A funeral for Sandra Waters was held at the Elks Hall.
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Shawn Swett
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Sandra Waters
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LPG tank car leak and related brush fire in Chetwynd area
On August 12 a LPG tanker from Taylor headed to Alberta caused a leak in Chetwynd rail yard prompting BC Rail Hazmat and Prince George crews to spray the car with water for hours while transferring payload to a second car with Fort St. John pumper aid. The same day a brush fire east of Dokie School near Pam Franklin’s rented trailer burned then smoldered with multiple fire calls. residents delayed calling for help and hoses from Dokie School aided containment until departments arrived.
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Chetwynd
Petro Canada
Taylor
Alberta
BC Rail
Fort St. John
BCR
Doug MacMillan
Prince George
Dokie
Pam Franklin
Pam
Sue
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