At least 10 people were injured Thursday in an explosion at the Canadian Air Force base in Comox, on Vancouver Island, CTV reported . Four people were taken to the hospital, including a serious one, taken by helicopter.
According to preliminary data, the gas explosion occurred while repair work was being carried out on a non-residential building in the barracks, partially collapsing construction and shaking a nearby civilian airport. According to base personnel, no aircraft were damaged and flight operations were not suspended.
Video: this was shot about 10 minutes after the major explosion this morning. A spokesperson from 19 Wing #Comox has just addressed the media to confirm that there are injuries. But he would not say how many or what the extent of the injuries are. @CHEK_News pic.twitter.com/VahpUA85Ta
— Dean Stoltz (@deanstoltzchek) November 18, 2021
