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Man dies of injuries in workplace accident on First Nation in southern Alberta

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Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service crest is pictured on the Tsuut’ina Nation near Calgary, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Tsuut'ina Nation Police say a 43-year-old man has died after a workplace accident. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION — Police at a First Nation near Calgary say a man has died after a workplace accident.

The Tsuut'ina Police Service says officers responded to a report of an injury on Tsuut'ina Nation.

They were joined by fire crews and emergency medical services.

Police say emergency workers tried to save the 43-year-old man, but he died at the scene.

They say officers are investigating.

Occupational Health and Safety Alberta says it is also investigating and that the accident happened on a construction site.

"A worker was found unconscious on site and was declared deceased by emergency responders," said a statement from the department on Tuesday.

"As this is an active investigation, no further information will be provided."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 20, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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