with a powerline technician NB Power died after a workplace incident on Tuesday evening.
“Last night, an incident involving two NB Powerline technicians performing power restoration work in the Moncton area resulted in the death and injury of a second powerline technician,” NB Power said in a release issued Wednesday morning.
“The NB Power family sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our colleague during this difficult time and our thoughts are with our colleague in hospital.”
The company confirmed that the incident occurred at Hopewell Cape, about 35 kilometers southeast of Moncton.
It added that NB Power WorkSafe is cooperating fully with the investigation with NB and the RCMP.
“While the situation is being investigated, no further details are available at this time,” the release said.