Man dies after explosion on construction site traps him under debris

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A man is dead following an explosion on a residential construction site that left him trapped him in the residence.

According to the Toronto Police Service, emergency services responded to reports of an explosion in a house under construction on Sunday morning.

Police were told a male was trapped inside the site, located near Jones and Boultbee Avenue, as neighbours attempted to free him.

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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT:
Jones Ave + Boultbee Ave
– road closures are still in effect
– reports male has succumbed to his injuries
– ministry of labour in investigating#GO1339953
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 19, 2020

While police, fire, and medics were reportedly on scene, the man succumbed to his injuries.

The Ministry of Labour is now said to be investigating the incident.