A chilling call from emergency services has revealed how a 19-year-old girl became trapped in an oven at a Walmart, ultimately leading to her death.
The teen was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became trapped inside an oven at the bakery on Saturday night.
A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders and revealed that there was a “woman locked in an oven in the bakery.”
‘The oven is on. I’m not sure if the staff can turn it off.
It is understood the girl arrived in Canada three years ago and was closely linked to the Sikh Maritime Society.
When first responders arrived at the scene, they told dispatch that the woman “was out of the oven.”
She died at the scene.
The teen was working at the Halifax store in Nova Scotia when she became trapped inside an oven at the bakery on Saturday night.
“It is very sad for us, and also for his family, because he came in search of a better future and lost his life,” said Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Sikh Maritime Society. global news.
Halifax Regional Police stressed that the investigation is ongoing and that a medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.
Martin Cromwell, a Halifax police officer, described the investigation as “complex.”
He said: “We understand that the public is involved and we just wanted to encourage the public to be patient with our investigation and keep in mind that there are family members and co-workers involved.”
Walmart Canada said they were “heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and his family.” We extend our deepest condolences to those who were closest to them.’
A dispatch officer described the unfolding tragedy to first responders and revealed that there was a “woman locked in an oven in the bakery.”
The statement continued: “We are also supporting our associates during this incredibly difficult time and have provided access to 24/7 virtual care and will provide on-site support, including grief counseling.”
Halifax Regional Police said: ‘On October 19, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police were called to a sudden death at Walmart located at 6990 Mumford Road. A 19-year-old woman employed at the store was found dead.
‘Investigators are working closely with Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Coroner’s Service to determine the cause and manner of death.
“The investigation is in the early stages and no further details are available at this time.”