Canada

Worker dies after industrial equipment blast in west-end Toronto, police say

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted July 18, 2019 3:18 pm

1 min read

If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.

This article is more than 7 years old and some information may not be up to date.

A Toronto Police Service cruiser. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Toronto police say one person was killed in an industrial incident on Thursday.

Police say they received reports of equipment exploding at the west-end site.

Crews were called to the North Queen Street and Shorncliffe Road area just before 11:30 a.m.

They say a worker was hit by metal from the blast and died en route to hospital.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The Ministry of Labour is investigating.

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT:
North Queen St + Shorncliffe Rd
**11:29 am**
-Equipment burst
-Piece of metal struck worker
-Injuries very serious
-Officers assist with emergency run
-Victim succumbed to injuries
-Pronounced deceased
-Ministry of Labour investigating#GO1346472
^dh
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 18, 2019

Stick to the Facts

Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results.

Journalistic standards Report an error

Menu

Topics

TV Programs

Connect

Local

your local region

Share

Calendar

Calendar

Search

Quick Search

Add Global News to Home Screen

Comments