Worker dead after concrete slab falls at North York job site

A man is dead after a concrete slab reportedly fell on him at a job site in North York Monday morning, Toronto police say.

It happened around 8:20 a.m., emergency officials say, at 152 Toryork Dr. in North York, near Weston Road.

Police say early reports indicate that a concrete slab fell on a worker at the site.

Paramedics confirmed to CBC News that a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The provincial Ministry of Labour is now conducting an investigation.

"A ministry inspector has been assigned to investigate. As the investigation is ongoing, no further details can be shared at this time," the province said in a statement.