A family residing in Squamish, British Columbia, narrowly avoided a construction mishap in the 1800 block of Hamilton Street, expressing relief for their safety. Claire Johnstone, while loading her young child into their car on August 11, experienced a scaffold collapsing near their vehicle. Startled by the loud crash, Johnstone quickly reacted, instructing her husband to move the car away from the building to safety.
The family, including Johnstone’s mother and partner, felt panicked during the incident, with Johnstone describing the feeling of helplessness as they feared for their safety inside the vehicle. After parking the car and assessing the situation, they saw two injured men who were part of the workplace accident. Emergency services were alerted, and the area was secured for investigation.
Despite the traumatic experience, the family left the scene to proceed to the hospital for their son’s check-up. At the hospital, they reviewed the footage from their Tesla, witnessing the debris narrowly missing them during the incident. Johnstone expressed shock and emotional distress, realizing how close the accident came to harming her child.
Reflecting on the event, Johnstone emphasized the emotional toll it had taken on her, considering the potential outcome if circumstances had been slightly different. Grateful for their safety, she acknowledged the fragility of life and cherished the time spent with her son. The incident left a lasting impact on Johnstone, affecting her sleep and causing her to reassess her priorities and life choices.