One dead, one injured in industrial incident Friday morning

Published Feb 02, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read

REGINA, SASK : February 2, 2024– Regina Police Services and Regina Fire and Protective Services respond to scene where fatality took place on McDonald street and Hoffer drive on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Regina. KAYLE NEIS / Regina Leader-Post Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post

One person is dead and another injured after an incident in Regina’s industrial area Friday morning.

In a social media post around 9:30 a.m., Regina Police Service (RPS) said traffic had been closed on McDonald Street between Hoffer Drive and 1st Avenue while emergency crews responded to an “industrial accident.” Residents were asked to avoid the area.

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In a news release issued around 11:30 a.m. RPS said a sudden death investigation had begun in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroner Service after an incident on the 400 block of McDonald Street.

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Police were dispatched just before 9 a.m. and attended the scene along with fire, EMS and the coroner to find two injured adults. One person was confirmed dead, and the surviving person was transported to hospital.

“As in any death investigation, the immediate priorities are to identify the deceased individual and notify next of kin. This is ongoing,” said the release. “Police also investigate to gather as much information as possible to establish the circumstances of the death.”

As this incident may be considered a workplace fatality, police are also assisting Occupational Health and Safety. No other details are to be released at this time, police said.

Regina Police Services and Regina Fire and Protective Services responding to the scene where a fatality took place on McDonald Street and Hoffer Drive on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Regina. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post