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Construction Site Fatality at Hanmer: Worker Loses Life

Tragedy strikes at Hanmer job site: 42-year-old worker perishes after being pinned under an excavator in the early hours of Thursday.

Construction site tragedy: Hanmer employee met untimely death
Construction site tragedy: Hanmer employee met untimely death

Construction Site Fatality at Hanmer: Worker Loses Life

A tragic incident has taken place at a job site in Hanmer, Greater Sudbury, leaving a 42-year-old man dead. The incident occurred at a residence on Dominion Drive.

According to reports, the man was trapped underneath an excavator at the construction site. Despite the swift response from Greater Sudbury police, fire, and paramedic services, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with multiple agencies involved. This includes the police traffic unit, criminal investigators, the coroner's office, the Ministry of Labour, and other relevant authorities.

The family of the victim has requested that the man's name not be released at this time. As such, the police are not disclosing the victim's identity.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact Greater Sudbury police at 705-675-9171. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.

The details surrounding the incident are scarce at the moment, as the investigation is ongoing. No further details about the incident are being released at this time.

It has been confirmed that the victim is originally from Romania.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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