TORONTO – A man in his 30s has died following an industrial accident near Queens Quay West and Rees Street in downtown Toronto early this morning.
The incident occurred at 1:53 a.m., according to Toronto police. The worker was initially transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries but later succumbed to them.
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirmed that the accident involved a Toronto Hydro worker who came into contact with live wires, resulting in fatal injuries.
Ministry inspectors have been dispatched to the scene and are currently conducting an investigation.