Toronto Hydro Statement - Incident at 1061 The Queensway

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Toronto Hydro Corporation

Oct 04, 2014, 09:25 ET

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2014 /CNW/ - At approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday (October 4), Toronto Hydro was contacted by Toronto Paramedic Services to assist in an electrical contact accident at 1061 The Queensway. Upon arrival, Toronto Hydro was informed that two members of the public came into contact with a high voltage power line in an unauthorized area. This power line is not owned by Toronto Hydro but has been de-energized to make the area safe.

For further information, please contact Toronto Paramedic Services.

We remind residents to stay clear of all electrical equipment, including power lines. Visit torontohydro.com/safety.

SOURCE: Toronto Hydro Corporation

416-903-6845 or Tanya Bruckmueller 416-903-0440

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Toronto Hydro Corporation

Toronto Hydro Corporation is a holding company which wholly owns two subsidiaries: Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (THESL) – distributes electricity; and Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. – provides streetlighting and expressway lighting services in the city of...