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CTV News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Catastrophic engine failure causes cement truck fire on Glenmore: CFD
Fire investigators say a 'catastrophic engine failure' caused an explosion that led to a cement truck catching fire on Glenmore Trail early Wednesday. At around 6:45 a.m., calls came in after a cement truck was spotted on fire in the westbound lane of Glenmore near the southbound Deerfoot Trail exit. Police said the driver was able to get out safely and tried to extinguish the fire with his fire extinguisher, but it was too big a blaze to put out. ALERT: Traffic incident on WB Glenmore Tr and Deerfoot Tr SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 4, 2025 Fire crews arrived shortly after and were able to extinguish the fire. No one was injured. Fire investigators said a catastrophic engine failure resulted in an explosion that led to shrapnel and debris being thrown across the road. It also caused the fire.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Man dies after being struck by cement truck in Moncton
Man dies after being struck by cement truck in Moncton A mechanic has died after a cement truck hit him in Moncton on Thursday.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Mechanic struck by cement truck in Moncton has died; WorkSafeNB investigating
Emergency services are pictured beside a cement truck that struck a pedestrian in Moncton, N.B., on May 29, 2025. (Wade Perry) A mechanic who was struck by a cement truck in Moncton, N.B., Thursday afternoon has died from his injuries. Emergency crews were called to the scene near Edinburgh and English drives around 2:50 p.m. The man sustained life-threatening injuries and died in hospital. A relative told CTV News the cement truck rolled over the man, who worked for the company that owns the truck. They said the 39-year-old was a father of two. WorkSafeNB confirmed the victim worked for Casey Concrete Ltd. and it is investigating the incident as a workplace fatality. 'We offer our deepest condolences to the worker's family, as well as their friends and colleagues,' said Lynn Meahan-Carson, manager of corporate communications for WorkSafeNB. 'As the investigation is ongoing, we cannot release any further information at this time.' No one else was injured. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Pedestrian struck by cement truck in Moncton, N.B.
Emergency services are pictured on the scene where a cement truck struck a pedestrian in Moncton, N.B., on May 29, 2025. (Wade Perry) A pedestrian was struck by a cement truck in a Moncton Industrial Park Thursday. Moncton Fire Department Platoon Chief Brad Calhoun said it received a call reporting the collision around 2:50 p.m. at the corner of Edinburgh and English drives. Cement truck Emergency services are pictured beside a cement truck that struck a pedestrian in Moncton, N.B., on May 29, 2025. (Wade Perry) 'The patient was transported with serious injuries,' said Calhoun. 'Serious, life-threatening injuries.' Calhoun said it was a 'significant sized' vehicle. No one else was hurt in the collision. RCMP members could be seen photographing the area afterwards. Calhoun said WorkSafe NB is also investigating. emergency services Emergency services are pictured on the scene where a cement truck struck a pedestrian in Moncton, N.B., on May 29, 2025. (Wade Perry) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
