Wall collapse kills one Quebec construction worker, injures another
Written by The Canadian Press 05 December 2011
SHERBROOKE, Que. — A Quebec construction worker has been crushed to death and another seriously injured after part of a wall collapsed on them.
The accident occurred last week as the men were working on insulating the foundation and redoing the drainage system of a private residence.
It is not immediately clear what caused the wall's foundation to give way.
Police as well as the province's health and safety commission are investigating the accident, which occurred in Sherbrooke.
Last modified on Monday, 05 December 2011 08:21
It is not immediately clear what caused the wall's foundation to give way.
Police as well as the province's health and safety commission are investigating the accident, which occurred in Sherbrooke.
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