Tragic house collapse on British Columbia island kills two

April 10, 2025, 8:20 pm

A renovation project on a small island off the coast of British Columbia ended in tragedy when a house, being lowered onto a new foundation during renovations, suddenly collapsed. The catastrophic failure resulted in the deaths of two individuals, prompting immediate emergency responses and investigations into construction safety standards. Multiple outlets reported similar details, prompting authorities to review safety protocols to prevent future fatal accidents in the region.

theglobeandmail.com / Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

House was under renovation and was being lowered onto a new foundation when it collapsed, killing two men

thestar.com / Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

POWELL RIVER - Two people have been killed after being trapped under a house on a small island off British Columbia's coast.

winnipegfreepress.com / Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

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