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Toronto workers treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, one in serious condition

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Toronto paramedics say one man has been sent to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and six to nine people are being treated at the scene of an industrial accident. A Toronto police vehicle is shown parked on Yonge Street in downtown Toronto on Tuesday Jan. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Toronto paramedics sent seven people to hospital to be treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after an industrial accident at a North York construction site. 

Paramedics say one man was in serious condition but stable condition while the other six were described as minor cases. 

They say 12 people were assessed at the scene. 

Police say the emergency crews were called to Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m. for reports of an industrial accident. 

They say there appeared to be ventilation issues with machinery exhaust. 

Police say the Ministry of Labour will continue the investigation. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2023. 

The Canadian Press


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