In October this year, a 17-year-old boy died in Kitimat while he was waiting hours for a CT scan.

The district’s BC Conservative MLA, Claire Rattée, is now criticizing the provincial government for his death and is demanding answers from Health Minister Josie Osborne.

She says the boy, Vincent, waited five hours in excruciating pain before an appointment could be arranged for him.

While waiting, Vincent was losing colour and experiencing difficulties breathing.

According to Rattée, Vincet died just shortly before he was supposed to be transported to the hospital in Terrace, receiving the scan there.

“A CT was finally arranged in Terrace, but no ambulance was available. He had to wait for one from Terrace,” explained Rattée.

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