There has been a workplace accident the Hotel Georgia, one of Vancouver’s most upscale hotels.
Vancouver police say a worker fell through a wood panel while he was cleaning the nearby glass early Monday morning. He apparently was power-washing the canopy above the front door when he stepped onto the board and it gave way. The man landed on the pavement below.
The person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
WorkSafeBC is now investigating the incident. Police will remain on scene to assist in the investigation.
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