Industrial accident at chemical plant in Burlington hospitalizes 1 person

An industrial accident at a chemical plant in Burlington has hospitalized one person.

Authorities shared the news shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, but say the initial call came in closer to noon.

Fire crews, EMS and police were called out to the ControlChem water treatment supplier on Harvester Road after an industrial accident occurred around 11:55 a.m.

At this time, the nature of the accident remains unclear but police say one person has been transported to hospital in serious condition.

The Ministry of Labour has been notified, officials say.

Harvest Road was temporarily closed between Walkers Line and Appleby Road in Burlington, but has since reopened.

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Harvester Road between Walkers Line and Appleby Road in Burlington has been closed for investigation. Halton Police, Fire, and EMS are on scene at a local business due to reports of an industrial accident.

— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) April 4, 2024