Passengers Rescued After Vehicle Swept Into Ocean During Corner Brook Landslide

The earth came crashing down a hillside on Riverside Drive in Corner Brook just before midnight last night, catching two moving vehicles on the road in its path.

One of the vehicles, occupants inside, was swept right into the ocean but RNC officers were able to rescue the passengers. Divers will be going in to the water today to make sure that nobody else got caught up in it.

Mayor Jim Parsons says a significant amount of soil, rock and debris, including a number of trees, came crashing down the hill and across the road.

One vehicle did not go into the water but one did, says the mayor.

Mayor Parsons says the landslide began a long way up. He says it appears as though it began as far up as the old highway.

Parsons is asking people to stay away from the area. He says it is best to tune into social media if you’re looking for pictures and video.

He says to stay away from the Lundrigan’s property as there will be a lot of traffic with first responders and other crews in the area.