1 dead, 1 seriously injured in worksite accident in Kawartha Lakes: OPP

One person was killed and another seriously injured following a worksite accident in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Thursday afternoon.

Around 4:45 p.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP responded to a call for assistance on Jasper Drive in Kirkfield, about 30 kilometres north of Lindsay on Balsam Lake’s South Bay.

Police on Friday said two men were transported to hospital. A 78-year-old man from Kirkfield was pronounced dead at the hospital and a 64-year-old man from the Fenelon Falls area sustained serious injuries.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

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 the incident which occurred at a private residence.

In a statement to Global News Peterborough, spokesperson Gloria Yip said a self-employer worker sustained fatal injuries and a second worker suffered critical injuries when their elevated work platform contacted a power line while trimming a hedge.

Two inspectors from the ministry attended the scene.

No orders were issued at this time, Yip said, and the investigation is ongoing.