One man dead in Ontario Place industrial accident: police

TORONTO — Police say a man is dead after an industrial accident at Ontario Place.

Toronto police say officers responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to reports that a person was injured by construction equipment at the waterfront.

Police say he died at the scene.

Ontario Place is set to be redeveloped under a controversial provincial plan that includes a new privately owned spa and a relocated Ontario Science Centre.

Police say the Ministry of Labour has been notified.

The ministry investigates all workplace deaths.

(C) The Canadian Press