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Update: worker killed in fall in Tillsonburg

An investigation is underway after the death of a worker in Tillsonburg.

The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police got a report just after 11 a.m. on Monday about a "non traffic accident" on Delavan Crescent.

Emergency crews responded to the scene to find that a technician had suffered critical injuries in a fall.

The 54-year-old man was rushed to hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

"The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time," police said Tuesday.

Employment and Social Development Canada is investigating.

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