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Huntsville man killed while putting tire chains on commercial vehicle


November 26, 2018
By The Canadian Press
Health & Safety Transportation occupational health and safety ontario Workplace accident -- fatality

MAGNETAWAN, Ont. – Provincial police say an accident involving a commercial vehicle has claimed the life of a 24-year-old Huntsville, Ont., man.

It happened Friday morning in Magnetawan, Ont, just north of Huntsville.

Police say the man, identified as Devin Gilpin, was installing tire chains on the vehicle when it rolled forward on top of him.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Ministry of Labour. .

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