Worker sustains serious life-altering injuries after falling at construction site

A worker holding a yellow hard hat is seen in this generic image. (Getty Images)

A worker has sustained serious life-altering injuries after falling at a Southgate Township construction site.

Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency services were called to the incident. A 20-year-old Linwood man fell around eight metres while working.

The man was airlifted to a trauma centre.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact the MOL at 1-877-202-0008.