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CAN (ON): Greenhouse worker dies after electrocution

A 29-year-old man has died after being electrocuted at a greenhouse in Leamington, CTV Windsor News reports.

OPP, EMS and Leamington firefighters responded to the industrial accident at a greenhouse operation in the 800 block of Mersea Road 4 on Monday around 9:30 a.m.

The Ministry of Labour has begun an investigation.

Ministry Spokesperson, Janet Deline says EMS attended the Great Lakes Greenhouse after a report a worker was injured while working on an electrical panel.

The worker was transported to the hospital.

Police say he was electrocuted and has succumbed to his injuries.

More here.

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