Explosion at BRP’s Research & Development Centre

On November 9, 2012, BRP confirmed that an explosion occurred at its Research and Development Centre in Valcourt shortly after midnight November 8th. A BRP employee and a security guard were badly injured and were transported to the Enfant Jesus de Québec hospital.

R&D employees were informed and an information hotline has been set-up to keep the lines of communications open. BRP is doing all it can to support its employees.

An investigation is currently under way with the authorities to determine the causes of the incident. The Montreal Gazette ran the story with photos at http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Explosion+Bombardier+plant+Valcourt+badly+burned/7524114/story.html

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company. BRP currently employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. Visit: www.brp.com
 

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