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Carnival Workers Tragic Death: A Call for Stricter Safety Measures - A new report from Technical Safety B.C. reveals the fatal accident at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival last August. Robert James Nickerson, a carnival worker from Halifax, died after stepping into the path of the Zipper ride while it was in motion. The incident highlights several safety issues, including poor communication between attendants and operators, and lack of barriers separating crowds from equipment. The Zipper ride, dating back to 1973, has since been taken out of service. The tragedy has shaken the small northern B.C. community and underscores the need for stricter safety measures at traveling carnivals.

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