Injured BC Ferries worker prompts cancellation of 2 sailings

A BC Ferries worker was injured while on thecar deck of the Queen of Cowichanvessel Saturday morning, causing two ferry cancellations.

Chelsea Carlson, communication managerfor BC Ferries, saidthe female worker was taken to hospital by ambulance, but couldn't provide any further details.

Graeme Johnston, provincial president with theBC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union, said the injuries were "significant."

The incident prompted the cancellation of two sailings Saturday morning the 8:25 a.m. from Horseshoe Bay and the 10:40 a.m. from Departure Bay.

Carlson said BC Ferries doesn't anticipate any further cancellations due to the incident.

BC Ferries is investigating the incident, Carlson said, adding thatthe safety of its workers is paramount.