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OPP Investigating Electrocution Workplace Injury East of Wingham

Officers & Huron County Paramedics responded around 10:45 am to Howick-Turnberry Road between Bok Line and Gilmour Line and worker transported to hospital wit life-threatening injuries.

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Huron County OPP was called to the scene of a workplace injury Sunday morning that had taken place just east of Wingham.

At approximately 10:44 am officers and Huron County Paramedics responded to Howick-Turnberry Road between Bok Line and Gilmour Line to assist a hydro worker that sustained injuries from an apparent electrocution.

The worker was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Ministry of Labour was notified and will be attending the scene to assist with the Investigation.

Huron County OPP has temporarily closed Howick-Turnberry Road between Bok Line and Gilmour Line.

It is expected to be closed for at least another couple hours for the investigation.