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Worker injured after home under construction partially collapses in Oakville

A worker was injured after a home under construction partially collapsed in Oakville on Sept. 26, 2018. Katherine Ward/Global News

A worker was seriously injured after a home under construction partially collapsed in Oakville on Wednesday.

The incident happened around noon on Sabel Street near Third Line and Lakeshore Road West.

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Fire officials said there were at least three people working inside the home when a portion of the wood structure collapsed.

Halton police said the worker, who was located near the garage area, sustained a leg injury. No other workers were hurt.

The Ministry of Labour has been notified.

— With a file from Katherine Ward

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