Emergency crews were sent to a residential building in Toronto’s Harbourfront neighbourhood early Friday morning for reports of an “industrial accident.”
Toronto Fire Services says a utility worker was possibly electrocuted just before 2:00 a.m. while working on a hydro vault at 260 Queens Quay West.
Toronto police confirmed one man in his 30s was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say another person who was “shaken-up” after witnessing the incident was also treated by paramedics. No other physical injuries were reported.
The Ministry of Labour has launched an investigation to determine what transpired.
No other details were released.