A Manitoba Hydro worker has lost their life on the job.
The utility’s CEO, Allan Danroth, says the accident in the Interlake area happened this morning — and it’s left a feeling of devastation within the Crown corporation.
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Few details are available, but Hydro says the worker was tending to a power outage.
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There’s no risk to public safety and Hydro is now cooperating with the appropriate authorities.
The worker will not be identified.
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