A man is dead following an industrial accident involving a tow truck at a Brampton yard Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Peel Regional Police and emergency crews were called to the area of Auction Lane and Queen Street East shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 7 following reports of an industrial accident.<\/p>\n
Police say a man was found without vital signs when emergency crews arrived.<\/p>\n
First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
Police say a tow truck was involved in the incident, although officials have not released details about exactly how the vehicle was involved.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred at an industrial yard.<\/p>\n
The man\u2019s identity, age and occupation have not been released.<\/p>\n
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is leading the investigation into the workplace incident, with Peel Regional Police also assisting.<\/p>\n
Ministry inspectors have attended the scene as investigators work to determine what happened and the circumstances surrounding the man\u2019s death.<\/p>\n
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Because the investigation is in its early stages, authorities have not released additional details about the incident.<\/p>\n
There is currently no information about whether any charges are being considered.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
More information is expected to be released as investigators determine what led to the fatal accident.<\/p>\n