1 dead following industrial accident at Metrolinx rail yard in Mississauga

One person has died following a workplace incident at a Metrolinx rail maintenance yard in Mississauga on Monday.

The provincial transportation agency said the industrial accident happened at 6211 Goreway Dr., near Zahavy Way, just west of Highway 427.

Peel Regional Police (PRP) said at 12:09 p.m. they received a call for a male that was “trapped in a machine” in that area.

They said that the man was pronounced deceased and the Ministry of Labour would be conducting an investigation.

“The circumstances are unknown at this time,” PRP said.

Paramedics told CTV News Toronto said they responded to a call at that location, but did not transport any patients to the hospital.

“Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones during this difficult time,” Metrolinx said in a statement provided to CTV News Toronto.“

“As this matter is currently under investigation by Police and the Ministry of Labour, we are not able to comment further.”

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirmed it was notified of the incident and has assigned an inspector to investigate.