The Ministry of Labour is investigating a man’s electrocution outside a residence in Northwood.
Police say the incident took place on Kensington Drive near Ironwood Avenue around 11:30 this morning.
The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment, his immediate condition has not been released.
A ministry spokesperson tells our newsroom a worker employed by Arbor Tech Expert Tree Service, was trimming a tree and made electrical contact with overhead powerlines.
An order was issued for the tree trimming to be stopped.
The ministry investigation is continuing.
