City’s conviction after death and injury of road workers set aside

Vehicle hitting workers on side of road not in itself proof of safety offences; new trial ordered with re-evaluation of charges, occupational health and safety act

The Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court has overturned the health and safety convictions of a municipality and ordered a new trial in the wake of a highway accident that killed one employee and injured two others.

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