‘Mechanical emergency’ injures two workers at Victoria General Hospital

By The Canadian Press on December 30, 2022.

VICTORIA – Health authorities in British Columbia say two workers were injured this morning in a “mechanical emergency” at Victoria General Hospital.

Island Health says in a statement that the two hospital staff are receiving care, and that no patients were injured or affected.

The health authority says the mechanical emergency caused flooding in a non-patient care area.

It says plans are now underway to remediate and repair the area.

Island Health says there was a temporary ambulance diversion to Royal Jubilee Hospital for about two hours, but that has ended.

It says the emergency department at Victoria General Hospital remains open and able to provide care.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 30, 2022.

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