A tragic workplace accident occurred in Centre-du-Québec, resulting in the death of a 56-year-old man from Trois-Rivières. The incident took place on Thursday at an industrial garage on Raoul-Duchesne Boulevard in Bécancour.
Details of the Accident
On Thursday at approximately 12:30 PM, local police were alerted to an injured individual found at the site. Emergency medical services promptly arrived to assist. Unfortunately, upon their arrival, the man was discovered unresponsive on the ground.
Victim and Investigation
The victim, a resident of Trois-Rivières, was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Initial reports suggest that the man may have fallen from a tanker truck while working alone.
- Date of Incident: Thursday
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Location: Raoul-Duchesne Boulevard, Bécancour
- Age of Victim: 56 years old
- City of Victim: Trois-Rivières
Ongoing Investigations
The Sûreté du Québec has assigned an investigator to this case. A technician for scene expertise has also been deployed to gather more information. Authorities, including the coroner’s office and the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), will conduct additional investigations into the circumstances surrounding this fatal workplace accident.
