Police vehicles are shown at the scene of a electrocution in Richmond Hill on Thursday. (Tom Podolec)Chris Fox, CP24.com
Last Updated Thursday, July 16, 2015
According to police, two workers were in a scissor lift at the address on Mural Street near Leslie Street and 16th Avenue when it somehow came into contact with a live wire at around 4:20 p.m.
One of the men was rushed to Mackenzie Health without vital signs but was pronounced dead a short time later, police say.
It is not known whether the other worker suffered any injuries.
The Ministry of Labour has been notified.