A 43-year-old construction worker has died after a piece of building material fell on him at a site in Welland, according to Niagara police.
Investigators say they were called to the scene at King and Second streets around 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, along with firefighters and paramedics.
Upon arrival, police say they discovered an injured worker who was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Police have not yet revealed the identity of the worker but said he was not a resident of Niagara Region.
The Ministry of Labour has been called in to investigate.
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