Man seriously injured after industrial accident in Toronto

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an industrial accident in Toronto, officials say.

Toronto police said the incident occurred at a construction site in the Lower Sherbourne and The Esplanade area just before 3 p.m. on Monday.

Police said officers received reports that a worker had become stuck in a tunnel.

Toronto Fire and Emergency Services told Global News that crews completed a rescue of an employee.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

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

Toronto paramedics said a man was taken to a local trauma centre with serious injuries.

Police warned motorists to expect delays in the area and urged the public to “consider alternate routes.”

In an email to Global News, a spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said the ministry was notified of the workplace incident.

The ministry confirmed a worker was injured at a construction site and said an inspector has been assigned, adding that the investigation “is ongoing.”