A Worker Has Died After Being Electrocuted At Calgary’s Southcentre Mall

The mall closed its doors for the remainder of the day.

Staff Writer

A worker has died after being electrocuted at a Calgary mall.

According to an email sent to Narcity from a Calgary Police spokesperson, officers were called to Southcentre Mall around 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, for reports of a worker being electrocuted.

They confirmed that the worker "is deceased."

The mall announced online that it would remain closed for the remainder of the day on Wednesday.

There is no information currently available regarding whether or not the worker was a mall employee or contractor.

Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

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Emily Silva
Emily Silva was a Vancouver-based Associate Editor at Narcity Canada. She worked on the Trending Desk covering everything from what's trending across the country to what's happening near you. Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Emily recently switched things up by making a move to the West coast. For the past four years Emily worked as an assignment reporter and writer at CTV News Kitchener. She also held previous roles at MuchMusic and Rogers TV. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University with a minor in Sociology.

A Worker Has Died After Being Electrocuted At Calgary’s Southcentre Mall

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