Man dead, two sent to hospital after explosion at welding shop in Nisku
NISKU (660 NEWS) — Leduc RCMP have confirmed one man is dead after an explosion at a welding shop, south of Edmonton. RCMP, EMS and health and safety personnel responded to the blast at Ja-Co Welding around 8:15 a.m. this morning in Nisku.
A man in his early 40s was found dead on arrival, while EMS transported two middle-aged men to a hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and the other in stable condition. RCMP stated the men are employees of the company.
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According to Const. Mike Hibbs, the explosion was related to a small fire that developed inside a compound housing acetylene, a colourless gas commonly used for welding.
“The RCMP remain on scene as the investigation continues.” “There are still some areas that have been cordoned off the general public are asked to refrain from traveling in that area.
Family members of the man who died have been contacted and his name is not being released out of respect for his family.
