One man dead in industrial accident at Brampton factory

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Published August 28, 2023 at 8:48 am

A pedestrian struck by a train east of Oshawa

One person is dead following what police are calling an “industrial accident” at a factory in Brampton.

Peel Regional Police say officers were called to a factory in the area of Orenda Road and Dixie Road in Brampton around 7:30 a.m. on Monday.

A spokesperson for Peel Paramedics confirmed one adult male was pronounced dead at the scene and no patients were transported. Police and paramedics did not disclose the nature of the incident.

Police say the Ministry of Labour has been notified of the incident and the ministry will be attending the scene to investigate.

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