Hydro worker suffers life-threatening injuries after electrocution near Wingham, Ont.

OPP is investigating a workplace injury after a hydro worker suffered life-threatening injuries.

Police say emergency crews responded around 10:44 a.m. Sunday to Howick-Turnberry Road between Bok Line and Gilmour Line just east of Wingham.

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A hydro worker had suffered life-threatening injuries from an apparent electrocution, OPP say. He was rushed to hospital.

Police say the Ministry of Labour has been notified to assist with the investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road remains closed between Bok Line and Gilmour Line.

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