A tragic workplace incident in Calgary's Foothills Industrial area has claimed the life of a man in his 50s. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon at a business located in the 7700 block of 44th Street S.E., according to Calgary police.
Police responded to the scene shortly after 2:30 p.m. following reports of a serious industrial accident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident involved a forklift and dislodged pipes, which struck the victim fatally.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, and occupational health and safety officials have been notified.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the hazards present in industrial workplaces. The Calgary Police Service and partner agencies are working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatality.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
