Three people died in a "tragic accident" during a prisoner transfer in Edmonton, Alberta, according to Correctional Service Canada (CSC). The incident occurred on Thursday as staff transported an inmate from the Edmonton Institution for Women, a facility that houses female offenders. The victims included two correctional officers and the inmate they were transferring, officials confirmed.
The CSC posted a statement on social media announcing the deaths but did not provide details about the cause or timing of the incident. The agency described the event as a "tragic accident," though no further explanation was given. Local media outlets, including GlobalNews.ca and Yahoo News, reported the same information, emphasizing the severity of the outcome.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigations are likely underway to determine what led to the tragic loss of life during the transfer. The Edmonton Institution for Women is a secure facility that serves female inmates, and the transfer was part of routine operations. No other details about the incident have been made public at this time.
