Crash at BC Ferries terminal: Impairment considered a factor, RCMP say [Video]

A pickup truck crashed through a railing at a BC Ferries terminal early Friday morning, plunging into the chilly waters of the Strait of Georgia – and authorities suspect impaired driving was a factor.

A BC Ferries spokesperson said two people were inside the pickup when it drove between berths at the Denman Island terminal shortly before 6:45 a.m. and went into the ocean.

“Our crew responded immediately and members were able to throw life rings into the water and bring the two vehicle occupants to shore,” Sheila Reynolds told CTV News in a statement.

“Thankfully, none of our staff or crew members were injured in the incident and there was no damage to the vessel or the operational ramp.”

B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics were called to the terminal and assessed both occupants, one of whom was treated at the scene then taken to hospital.

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