Peel Regional Police say the body of a man trapped underground Friday after an industrial accident in Mississauga has been recovered.
Emergency crews were called to the site at Hurontario St. and Burnhamthorpe Rd. around 3:30 p.m. and assisted multiple workers in a water chamber.
As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.
Thanks for signing up!
A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
The next issue of Corner Kicks with Derek Van Diest will soon be in your inbox.
Police say a pipe ruptured, causing the chamber to fill up with water.
Crews recovered the last worker, a 54-year-old man, shortly after midnight, but despite the efforts of first responders, police say he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the accident.