NB Power technician dies in workplace incident in Moncton area, another in hospital | 24CA News

A powerline technician with NB Power has died following a office incident Tuesday night.

“Last night, an incident involving two NB Power powerline technicians conducting power restoration work in the Moncton area resulted in a fatality and injury to a second powerline technician,” NB Power stated in a launch issued on Wednesday morning.

“The NB Power family sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our colleague during this difficult time and our thoughts are with our colleague in hospital.”

It stated NB Power is collaborating absolutely within the investigation with WorkSafe NB and the RCMP.

“As the situation is under investigation, no further details are available at this time,” the discharge stated.

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