Durham Regional Police say a man is dead after an industrial accident at Ontario Tech University on Tuesday.
Emergency crews were called to a worksite in the area of Founders Drive around 12:45 p.m.
A police spokesperson said the incident involved a large piece of concrete that a man became trapped under.
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The spokesperson said a 54-year-old victim died of his injuries.
The Ministry of Labour is now investigating the incident.
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