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CTV News
5 days ago
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At least 7 people injured in Lawrence Heights shooting, paramedics say
A Toronto police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. At least seven people have been injured in a shooting in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood, Toronto paramedics say. Emergency crews were called to Flemington and Zachary Roads in the area of Ranee Avenue and Allen Road just after 8:30 p.m. for a shooting. Toronto paramedics told CP24 that they were treating seven patients with injuries ranging from critical to serious. Police have not released suspect information. This is a breaking news story. More details to come.
CTV News
6 days ago
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- CTV News
Trench collapse in Toronto leaves 2 construction workers critically injured: paramedics
Two workers have been injured after a wall reportedly collapsed at construction site in Toronto. Toronto firefighters dug out a pair of workers who were buried after a trench they were working in collapsed this morning. Toronto police say the accident happened at around 11:45 a.m. in the area of Edmund Avenue and Weston Road in the city's Weston neighbourhood. Toronto Fire tells CTV News Toronto that two workers were buried up to their waists in a trench at a construction site. 'Upon arrival, crews found two male individuals at the bottom of a trench [that was] approximately eight feet,' said Toronto Fire Division Commander John Davidson while speaking to reporters at the scene. 'Extrication maneuvers began with supplemental panels being placed around the workers, so our rescuers could actually access the trench in a safe manner.' The workers were conscious and breathing following the collapse, according to fire officials, and crews successfully freed both men at around 1:30 p.m. Toronto Paramedics say the pair—a man in his 50s and a man in his mid-20s—have been taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries. 'I don't know the history of the work site, but it is a pre existing excavation,' Davidson said. 'There is a foundation present plus utilities. So, in those circumstances, the trenches are very unstable because it's redistributed soil.' 'Trench stability without proper shoring in place and the warm weather—it dries up the earth—[can lead to] a substantial trench collapse like we witnessed here today.' Davidson added that rescuers had to take their time when pulling the second worker out of the trench due to a stone that crews were worried may roll into him. Weston Road is closed between Jane Street and Denison Road East while crews clear the scene. A provincial Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspector is investigating.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Trench collapse in Toronto leaves 2 construction workers critically injured: paramedics
Two workers have been injured after a wall reportedly collapsed at construction site in Toronto. Toronto firefighters dug out a pair of workers who were buried after a trench they were working in collapsed this morning. Toronto police say the accident happened at around 11:45 a.m. in the area of Edmund Avenue and Weston Road in the city's Weston neighbourhood. Toronto Fire tells CTV News Toronto that two workers were buried up to their waists in a trench at a construction site. 'Upon arrival, crews found two male individuals at the bottom of a trench [that was] approximately eight feet,' said Toronto Fire Division Commander John Davidson while speaking to reporters at the scene. 'Extrication maneuvers began with supplemental panels being placed around the workers, so our rescuers could actually access the trench in a safe manner.' The workers were conscious and breathing following the collapse, according to fire officials, and crews successfully freed both men at around 1:30 p.m. Toronto Paramedics say the pair—a man in his 50s and a man in his mid-20s—have been taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries. 'I don't know the history of the work site, but it is a pre existing excavation,' Davidson said. 'There is a foundation present plus utilities. So, in those circumstances, the trenches are very unstable because it's redistributed soil.' 'Trench stability without proper shoring in place and the warm weather—it dries up the earth—[can lead to] a substantial trench collapse like we witnessed here today.' Davidson added that rescuers had to take their time when pulling the second worker out of the trench due to a stone that crews were worried may roll into him. Weston Road is closed between Jane Street and Denison Road East while crews clear the scene. A provincial Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspector is investigating.
CTV News
6 days ago
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- CTV News
Three people seriously injured after scaffolding collapses near The Beaches: Toronto paramedics
A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance is seen in this undated photo. (Simon Sheehan/CP24) Toronto paramedics say three people were seriously injured after scaffolding collapsed near The Beaches Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the area of Queen Street and Victoria Park Avenue just before 1:45 p.m., Toronto police said in an email CP24. There, first responders found three males with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Toronto Paramedics Services told CP24. All three are being rushed to a trauma centre. No other details have been released. This is a developing story. More details to come.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
2 workers rescued, brought to trauma centre following trench collapse at Toronto construction site
Two workers have been injured after a wall reportedly collapsed at construction site in Toronto. Toronto firefighters dug out a pair of workers who were buried after a trench they were working in collapsed this morning. Toronto police say the accident happened at around 11:45 a.m. in the area of Edmund Avenue and Weston Road in the city's Weston neighbourhood. Toronto Fire tells CTV News Toronto that two workers were buried up to their waists in a trench at a construction site. Both were conscious and breathing following the collapse, according to fire officials, and crews successfully freed both men at around 1:30 p.m. Toronto Paramedics say the pair have been taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries. Weston Road is closed between Jane Street and Denison Road East while crews clear the scene.
