Industrial Accident in Kitchener

Posted Mar 9, 2011 11:32:33 AM.

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There has been a serious industrial accident in Kitchener.

Regional Police spokesperson Olaf Heinzel tells 570 News a man was rushed to Grand River Hospital this morning after a report that a large piece of concrete fell on him. The extent of the injuries isn’t known at this time.

Heinzel says the man had been working at a construction site on Belmont Avenue, between Gage and Glasgow when the accident occurred shortly after 10 o’clock.

The Ministry of Labour is investigating.

Here is video from the scene of the accident…

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