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Man Seriously Injured In Industrial Accident

A 46-year-old Blenheim man has been seriously injured following an industrial accident just west of Talbotville in Southwold Township.

Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police says on Friday around 2:30pm, emergency crews were called to the Cargill Ltd. plant on Hwy. 3 after the worker's arm became stuck in a piece of machinery. The man had to be extricated from the machinery and was then airlifted to hospital.

He is listed in serious condition with life threatening injuries.

Police are continuing to and say Cargill Ltd. is responsible for contacting the Ministry of Labour.

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