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Manitoba Hydro worker dies on the job

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Manitoba Hydro worker dies on job
A Manitoba Hydro worker is dead after an incident on the job – Aug 8, 2024

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.

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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