Worker dies at Fredericton construction site
WorkSafe NB investigating
CBC News
Posted: Jun 21, 2012 5:20 PM AT
Last Updated: Jun 21, 2012 6:20 PM AT
A man died in a workplace accident in Fredericton Thursday, police have confirmed.
Emergency crews were called to a construction site on Grasse Circle, on the city's north side, shortly after 1 p.m., said Const. Danielle Carmichael, of the Fredericton Police Force.
"It was … determined that there was no foul play and the scene was subsequently handed over to WorkSafe NB for further investigation," she said in a statement.
The victim's name has not yet been released.
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