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Man 'sustained serious trauma' in workplace injury, say police

He was treated at hospital then airlifted to a trauma centre
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Monday, June 11, 2018 at approximately 4 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a serious workplace injury at York Street, Elora. Initial reports indicated that a 27-year-old male had sustained serious trauma to his right hand while operating a mill.

OPP as well as Centre Wellington Fire Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Services attended and treated the patient. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries and then airlifted to a trauma centre.

The Ministry of Labour is investigating.

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