Energy sector construction accident kills two workers

FOX CREEK- A construction accident in northern Alberta has killed two workers.

Source Energy Services says that the contractors died on Tuesday during work on additional storage capacity for what’s known as fracking sand at the company’s terminal near Fox Creek.

The sand is used by companies in Alberta’s energy sector to extract oil and natural gas from tight geologic formations.

but no other details have been released.

Last seen Jan. 15

Missing: Courtney Cattleman, 17, of Maskwacis

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The Calgary company says it has sent in emergency counselling services for those at the site and has extended further access to counselling for the dead workers’ families.

Source also says it’s co-operating with everyone involved in the accident investigation.

(The Canadian Press)