A construction worker was hospitalized following an industrial accident at the site of the future Eglinton Crosstown LRT west extension in Toronto on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Emergency Response to Jane and Eglinton
Toronto Police reported that officers, along with Toronto Fire Services, responded to the incident at approximately 10:10 a.m. in the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Jane Street in the city's northwest end. Emergency crews found one male worker injured at the scene.
Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital via an emergency run. In an afternoon update, authorities confirmed the worker sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Metrolinx and Ministry of Labour Launch Investigations
Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency overseeing the massive infrastructure project, confirmed it is aware of the incident. "Our thoughts are with the individual and their family," a Metrolinx spokesperson stated in an email. The agency confirmed that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is currently underway.
Separately, Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development was notified of the industrial accident on Thursday morning. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that an inspector has been assigned to determine what led to the worker's injury. "As the investigation is ongoing, no further details are available at this time," the spokesperson added.
Project Background and Safety Protocols
The incident occurred at a worksite for the highly anticipated westward expansion of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail line. This extension aims to connect the future Mount Dennis transit hub to Renforth Drive, with plans to eventually continue the line to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Major transit construction projects like the Crosstown extension involve complex engineering, heavy machinery, and significant underground work, which inherently carry risks. Such incidents typically trigger a review of on-site safety protocols and procedures by both the employer and provincial regulators.
The Ministry of Labour's investigation will seek to identify the cause of the accident and determine if any violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act occurred. Findings could lead to orders for corrective measures or, if warranted, charges against the employer or contractors involved.
