Flamboro Speedway Death
Ministry of Labour investigates after worker dies in Flamboro Speedway on-track collision.
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The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday at Flamboro Speedway.
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The victim was described by his employer as a man in his late 60s.
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Ontario's Ministry of Labour has taken carriage of the investigation and was at the scene until about 3 a.m., with plans to return on Monday.
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The Flamboro Speedway event included a Christmas in July toy drive and was scheduled to have racing at 6:30 p.m., according to organizers.
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Flamboro Speedway is located on 5th Concession Road West in the Millgrove community, a detail noted in coverage of the incident.
A long-time Flamboro Speedway employee died Saturday night after being struck during an on-track collision in Hamilton, Ontario. The incident happened at approximately 9:15 p.m. during a Christmas in July event, according to CBC.
The victim, a man in his late 60s, was rushed to Hamilton General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Ontario's Ministry of Labour has taken over the investigation, Flamborough Today reported.
A Car Went Airborne and Struck the Starter Stand
Flamboro Speedway co-owner John Casale said two cars were racing when one went airborne. The airborne car struck the speedway's starter stand, where the victim was working at the time. The employee had been with the speedway for many years, Flamborough Today reported.
Hamilton Police responded to the crash on 5th Concession Road West in the Millgrove community. Forensic teams and a collision reconstruction unit were on scene. Emergency crews transported the worker to hospital, but he did not survive, CBC reported.
Ministry of Labour Leads Workplace Death Investigation
Ontario's Ministry of Labour took carriage of the investigation — meaning it now leads the inquiry into the workplace death. Officials were on scene until around 3 a.m. Sunday and planned to return Monday, according to Castanet.
Hamilton Police said their forensic and collision reconstruction teams are supporting the ministry's work. Authorities have not released the victim's name or confirmed his exact age. The investigation is ongoing.
Track Stayed Open but Remaining Races Were Postponed
Despite the fatal incident, Flamboro Speedway remained open after the collision. However, organizers postponed other races scheduled for the evening. The event had been set to begin racing at 6:30 p.m., according to Flamborough Today.
The Christmas in July event also included a toy drive. Officials did not say whether the toy drive continued after the incident. No further public statement from speedway ownership had been issued as of the latest reports, CBC noted.
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