Man killed in crash at Brampton scrap metal yard, Ministry of Labour investigating

Emergency crews on the scene of a fatal crash at a scrap yard in Brampton on Monday, April 5, 2021. CityNews.

By News staff

Posted April 5, 2021 5:36 pm.

The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a man was killed in a crash involving two tractor trailers at a scrap metal yard in Brampton on Monday.

It happened in the Intermodal and Goreway drives area at around 2:20 p.m.

The man was trapped in the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene when rescue crews were able to free him from the wreckage.

The cause of the crash is not yet clear.

No other injuries were reported.

UPDATE:
– @BramptonFireES gained access to the driver, he has been pronounced deceased on scene
– Ministry of Labour will be investigating

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) April 5, 2021

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