Twin brothers lose lives in joyride at Calgary Olympic bobsled run

Tragedy struck Saturday at the Canada Olympic Park venue in Calgary as 17-year-old twins brothers were killed and six other teens injured after entering the closed-off bobsled/luge track.

Via the Calgary Sun:

The family of Jordan and Evan Caldwell issued a statement late Saturday night, identifying the boys.

"We were reminded today that life is but a vapour. Life is precious, life is fragile, and we must redeem the time we're given," read the statement, signed by Jason, Shauna and Katie Caldwell.

"Our boys Jordan (and) Evan were bright lights to all who knew them. We are grieving their loss but confident in their new home of heaven. Our brief 17 years with them were a gift: filled with much love, laughter, and fond memories.

"They leave a huge void and will be sorely missed."

WinSport, which runs the facility, addressed the tragedy.

"I want to start by offering my thoughts and prayers to the family of the two young men who have passed away --€” as well as the families of the six others who suffered injuries this morning," president and CEO Barry Heck said. "This tragedy has deeply affected all of us at WinSport, and I'd like to offer my sincere condolences."