He says he saw a woman desperately trying to escape, but part of the ceiling and a wall collapsed on her while he was still trying to reach her
A man who witnessed an explosion at a Quebec propane distribution company north of Montreal says he rushed to the site and attempted to save a woman in distress.
Éric Lizotte, who lives 400 metres away from Propane Lafortune located in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Que., says he wanted to help potential survivors after witnessing the explosion on Thursday morning. He says he saw a woman pushing off debris and desperately trying to escape, but part of the ceiling and a wall collapsed on her while he was still trying to reach her.
Two employees and a subcontractor are still missing as provincial police continue to investigate with the help of police arson technicians. Hydro-Québec is also assisting in the investigation.Lizotte describes his rescue attempt as a traumatic experience, adding he will be consulting his doctor next week.
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