One person is dead after an industrial accident in Brampton, Ont., officials say.
Peel Regional Police said emergency crews were called to the scene in the area of Campkin Street and Mill Street South, near Main Street South and Charolais Boulevard, around 11:30 a.m.
Police said the victim – a man – was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In an email to Global News Friday afternoon, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said it had been notified of a workplace fatality.
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According to the ministry, it was reported that a worker sustained “fatal injuries” when equipment fell on them.
“Our condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of the individual who lost their life,” the email read.
The ministry said two inspectors and an engineer were at the scene.
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“It would be inappropriate for the ministry to comment further while the investigation is ongoing,” the email said.
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